The self-represented plaintiff in a condominium dispute moved for the appointment of an amicus curiae to assist her in litigating the matter, citing her mental illness.
She provided a letter from her psychiatrist stating she was capable of instructing counsel but would benefit from an amicus.
The court dismissed the motion, finding that the plaintiff was not a party under a disability requiring a litigation guardian and that the role of an amicus is to assist the court, not to act as state-funded legal counsel for a party.
The court noted the plaintiff's disability would be accommodated during the proceedings.
