This endorsement concerns the approval of a settlement involving a party under disability and directions for the appointment of a litigation guardian.
The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT), acting as statutory guardian of property for the respondent wife, moved for approval of Minutes of Settlement covering all issues except divorce.
The court approved the settlement under Rule 7.08 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, finding the evidentiary requirements met.
Additionally, the court provided directions for the appointment of a litigation guardian for the respondent to address the outstanding divorce application, clarifying that the PGT's statutory jurisdiction does not extend to consenting to a divorce.
The decision outlines the procedure for appointing a litigation guardian under Rule 7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, as the Family Law Rules are silent on this matter.
