Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 2050 - INCAPACITATED PERSONS AS PARTIES
Rule 2051 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 2051
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

As used in this chapter

"action" means any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court of record which is subject to these rules;

"guardian," except where the context otherwise indicates, means the guardian or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction for the person or estate of an incapacitated person;

"incapacitated person" means an adult whose ability to receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate decisions in any way is impaired to such a significant extent that the person is partially or totally unable to manage financial resources or to meet the essential requirements for physical health and safety;

"confined" means legally committed or voluntarily or involuntarily restrained because of incapacity.

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