Prochein amy
PROCHEIN AMY, more correctly prochein ami. Next friend.
2. He who, without being appointed guardian, sues in the name of an
infant for the recovery of the rights of the latter, or does such other acts
as are authorized by law; as, in Pennsylvania, to bind the infant
apprentice. 3 Serg. & Rawle, 172; 1 Ashm. Rep. 27. For some of the rules
with respect to the liability or protection of a prochein amy, see 4 Madd.
461; 2 Str. 709; 3 Madd. 468; 1 Dick. 346; 1 Atk. 570; Mosely, 47, 85; 1
Ves. Jr. 409; 10 Ves. 184; 7 Ves. 425; Edw. on Parties, 182 to 204.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.