Przeciwstawionym

Przeciwstawionym is a term used in Polish law to describe a person who has been appointed to represent another person in legal proceedings. This representation can be voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary representation occurs when the person being represented (the principal) consents to the appointment. Involuntary representation, on the other hand, occurs when the court or a legal authority appoints a representative for the principal, typically due to the principal's lack of capacity to represent themselves, such as in cases involving minors or mentally incapacitated individuals.

The role of the przeciwnstawionym is to act on behalf of the principal in all legal matters, including but not limited to, court proceedings, negotiations with third parties, and the execution of legal documents. The przeciwnstawionym must act in the best interests of the principal and cannot act against their wishes or in a manner that would be detrimental to the principal.

In Polish law, the appointment of a przeciwnstawionym is governed by specific regulations, including the Civil Code and the Code of Civil Procedure. These regulations outline the procedures for appointing a representative, the duties and responsibilities of the przeciwnstawionym, and the circumstances under which the appointment may be revoked or changed.

The term przeciwnstawionym is not used in English legal terminology, and the concept is often referred to as a "litigant in personam" or a "litigant in rem," depending on the context. However, the principles and procedures governing the appointment and role of a przeciwnstawionym are similar to those in other legal systems.