next friend
- An individual, often a relative, who represents in court a minor or someone unable to manage their own legal affairs, but is not involved in the lawsuit themselves
- His mother served as his next friend in the lawsuit due to his juvenile status.
- The court deemed her mentally incapacitated and appointed her uncle as her next friend.
- Being the only relative in the city, her brother was chosen as the next friend for court proceedings.
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