Prochein amy
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Next friend, which see.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
more correctly prochain amt. Next friend. He who, without being appointed guardian, sues in the name of an infant for the recovery of the rights of the latter, or does such other acts as are authorised by law; as, in Pennsylvania, to bind the infant apprentice. 3 Serg. & Rawle, 172; 1 Ashm. Rep. 27. For some of the rules with respect to the liability or ae of a prochein amy, see 4 Rec add. 461; 2 Str. 709; 3 Madd. 468; 1 Dick. 346; 1 Atk. 570; Mosely, 47, 85; 1 Ves. jr. 409; 10 Ves. 134; 7 Ves. 425; Edw. on Parties, 182 to 204.