A curator ad litem is a legal representative in Scots law[1] and Roman-Dutch law[2] appointed by a court to represent, during legal proceedings, the best interests of a person who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.
A curator may be appointed for a child or for a person who is mentally or physically incapacitated.
The corresponding office in English common law is that of guardian ad litem.
In Scotland curators ad litem are usually solicitors; in South Africa they are usually advocates.
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