AGED AND INFIRM PERSONS' PROPERTY ACT 1940 - SECT 8

AGED AND INFIRM PERSONS' PROPERTY ACT 1940 - SECT 8

8—Application for protection order

        (1)         Except in the case of an application made under subsection (1) of section 8A of this Act, every application for a protection order shall be made by originating summons, and may be made—

            (a)         by the person whose property is sought to be protected; or

            (b)         by the spouse or domestic partner of such person; or

            (c)         by any near relation by blood or marriage of such person; or

            (d)         by the Public Trustee; or

            (e)         by any other person who adduces proof of circumstances which in the opinion of the court make it proper that such other person should make the application.

        (2)         Where the application is made by any person other than the person whose property is sought to be protected, the originating summons shall be served upon such last-mentioned person, unless the court in any special case otherwise directs.