Definition of Prochein. Meaning of Prochein. Synonyms of Prochein

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Definition of Prochein

Prochein
Prochein Pro"chein, a. [F. prochain, fr. L. (assumed) proximanus, fr. proximus.] Next; nearest. Prochein ami or amy(Law), the next friend. See under Next.

Meaning of Prochein from wikipedia

- In common law, a next friend (Law French prochein ami) is a person who represents another person who is under age, or, because of disability or otherwise...
- complaining (from Old French plaintif) the person who begins a lawsuit. prochein ami close friend Law French for what is now more usually called next friend...
- 15 Suit of Infant by Next Friend Act 1285 An Enfant eloined may sue by Prochein Amy. Still in force in the Republic of Ireland. 16 Wardship Act 1285 Priority...
- Remedy where a Guardian maketh a Feoffment of his Ward's Land. Suit by Prochein Amy. Statute Law Revision Act 1863 Statute Law (Ireland) Revision Act 1872...
- Remedy where a Guardian maketh a Feoffment of his Ward's Lane. Suit by Prochein Amy. — repealed by Statute Law (Ireland) Revision Act 1872 (Plea in dower)...