Prochein Amy
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Prochein amy [proximus amicus, Lat.], the next friend or next-of-kin to a child in his nonage, who in that respect is allowed to deal for the infant in the management of his affairs; as to be his guardian if he hold land in socage, and in the redress of any wrong done to him. Consult Jac. Law Dict. see NEXT FRIEND.
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