(1) A person who satisfies the conditions set out in rule 23.6 may act as a minor's next friend without a court order, unless the court —
(a) has already appointed a next friend; or
(b) makes or has made an order under rule 23.9 (court's power to terminate appointment of and substitute next friend).
(2) In Saint Lucia, the tutor under the Civil Code (Cap. 4.01) is to act as the next friend of a minor unless the court otherwise orders.