The applicant law firm brought an application under the Solicitors Act to approve a retainer agreement with the respondent.
The respondent argued she lacked the mental capacity to enter into the agreement.
The Public Guardian and Trustee and other respondents argued the application should be stayed as the respondent was a party under disability requiring a litigation guardian.
The court found the respondent was a party under disability pursuant to Rule 7.01(1) and adjourned the application sine die until a litigation guardian is appointed or medical evidence confirms her capacity to instruct counsel.
