Section 2051. Definitions

As used in this chapter

‘‘action’’ means any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court of record which is subject to these rules;

‘‘guardian,’’ except where the context otherwise indicates, means the guardian or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction for the person or estate of an incapacitated person;

‘‘incapacitated person’’ means an adult whose ability to receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate decisions in any way is impaired to such a significant extent that the person is partially or totally unable to manage financial resources or to meet the essential requirements for physical health and safety;

‘‘confined’’ means legally committed or voluntarily or involuntarily restrained because of incapacity.

The provisions of this Rule 2051 adopted June 2, 1941, effective February 2, 1942; amended June 23, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1817; amended June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 3019; amended December 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 9. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (256293).