Any minor entitled to sue may do so by his next friend or guardian. When the action or suit is brought by his next friend, the court may, for good cause, substitute the guardian in lieu of the next friend, or any other person as the next friend.
W. Va. Code § 56-4-9
Minors may sue by next friend or guardian; substitution of plaintiffs
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 601 F. Supp. 426 - Wolfe Ex Rel. Hedges v. Bias (1984)
Most recently applied in 601 F. Supp. 426 - Wolfe Ex Rel. Hedges v. Bias (December 1984)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.