Amy, Or Ami - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition amy-or-ami

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Amy, or Ami [fr. amicus, Lat.], usually called prochein amy, the next friend (as distinguished from the guardian) suing on behalf of an infant. Infants sue by a next friend and defend by a guardian ad litem; see R. S. C. Ord. XVI. R. 16; also alien amy, a friendly alien.