A person under 18 can sue or be sued, but only through a litigation representative. There is an exception: a person under 18 does not need a litigation representative if they are or have been a spouse or adult interdependent partner. A litigation representative is an adult person who speaks for you because you are still a minor. The various terms that can be used to describe such an adult are: “litigation representative,” “guardian”, “guardian ad litem” or “next friend”. For more information, consult a lawyer. Last Reviewed: November 2019