Section 210: One attorney for parties having same interest
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210. One attorney for parties having same interest
(1) In any proceedings under this Act where several parties have the
same interest, they may be represented by one and the same attorney.
(2) Where they cannot agree on the choice of an attorney, the Master or
a Judge may appoint the attorney representing the greatest number of interested parties.
(3) Where the parties represented by several attorneys are equal in number, the attorney who is senior in ranking shall have charge of the proceedings, unless strong and reasonable grounds are shown against the choice of
that attorney.
(4) The same attorney may appear for the guardian and subguardian of a
minor, except where the interest of the minor and guardian appear to be in
conflict.
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Revised Laws of Mauritius
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Questions this section answers
- Can several people who share the same interest in the case be represented by one attorney?
- Can the same attorney represent both a minor and their guardian in this process?