246 Pa. Code § 801 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Action" includes a civil action as defined by Rule 301 and an action by a landlord against a tenant for the recovery of possession of real property pursuant to Rule 501.
(2) "Minor" means an individual under the age of eighteen years.
(3) "Incapacitated person" means an adult who has a guardian appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 5511.
(4) "Guardian", except as otherwise indicated in Rules 808B and 816B, means-
(a) in the case of a minor, a guardian of the minor appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction or by a probated will, a parent of the minor or, if selected by the minor to represent him as guardian, any adult person.
(b) in the case of incapacitated persons, a guardian or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction for the incapacitated person or the incapacitated person's estate.

Notes

246 Pa. Code § 801
The provisions of this Rule 801 amended through January 29, 1976, effective immediately, 6 Pa.B. 361; amended September 18, 1990, effective immediately, 20 Pa.B. 5042; amended March 13, 2015, effective 4/12/2015, 45 Pa.B. 1492.

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