A minor child attempted to sue through a parent acting as a legal representative without an attorney. The court voided the case, ruling that a minor's right to legal counsel cannot be waived by a parent. This means any lawsuit involving a minor must have proper attorney representation—the parent alone cannot represent the child in court. For construction disputes involving minors (injured workers, property owners), this establishes that you cannot settle or litigate claims without ensuring the minor has independent legal counsel.
If a minor is involved in a construction injury or dispute, the parent cannot represent them in court without an attorney—proper legal counsel is mandatory