Every suit by a minor shall be instituted in his name by a person who in such suit shall be called __________________?
Correct answer: A. Next friend
- A. Next friend
- B. Friend
- C. None of the above
- D. None of the these
Explanation
A minor cannot ordinarily institute a suit personally, so the suit is brought in the minor’s name through a major representative called the next friend. The next friend conducts the litigation for the minor’s benefit.
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