curator ad litem

curator ad litem
in Scottish procedure, a person appointed by the court to look after the interests of a minor or an adult who cannot look after his or her own interests – usually for a minor or a person incapax until a curator bonis can be appointed.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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