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infant summary hearing
I would like to know what an infant summary hearing is when in connection with an auto accident?
Asked on July 5, 2009 under Accident Law, West Virginia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I'm not a West Virginia attorney, so I'm not 100% certain on this usage, but my guess would be that when a personal injury action brought on behalf of a minor is settled, there has to be a hearing before a judge to approve the settlement; the purpose is for the court to make sure the minor's interest has been properly protected. It's not at all unusual in American law; in other states, this hearing is sometimes referred to as a "friendly."
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