Rule text
If a party served with original notice appears to be subject to rule 1.211, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the party, or substitute another, in the ward's interest. Application for such appointment or substitution may be by the ward, if competent, or a minor over 14 years old; otherwise by the party's conservator or guardian or, if none, by any friend or any party to the action.
Notes
[Report 1943; October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]