Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Representative Capacity — Right of Family Member to Sue

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A member of a family can sue to protect family property without being authorised by all family members. The suit may be brought in a representative capacity or individually. The principle applies where the plaintiff has an interest in the property. The court will not…

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