Section 29. Minor plaintiff attaining majority. (SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (STATE OF MALACCA) ENACTMENT 2002

ENACTMENT NO. 13 OF 2002
SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (STATE OF MALACCA) ENACTMENT 2002

PART IV - PARTIES
CHAPTER 2 - PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY

Section 29. Minor plaintiff attaining majority.

(1) A minor plaintiff shall, on attaining majority during the pendency of any proceedings, either withdraw the proceedings before taking any step therein or adopt the proceedings.

(2) No leave to withdraw shall be required, but Part XIII shall apply as regards to the matters.

(3) If the minor plaintiff withdraws his claim, he shall not be personally liable for costs, unless the Court otherwise orders.

(4) Where there are more than one plaintiff, the minor plaintiff shall not be entitled to withdraw his claims without leave of Court but may apply to the Court to remove his name or, if he is a necessary party in the proceedings, delete his name as plaintiff and make him as defendant, on such terms as the Court may specify.

(5) If the proceedings are continued, the minor plaintiff shall apply to amend the title of the proceedings and the Court may amend the title and release his guardian ad litem.