(a) When a minor reaches majority during the pendency of the action, the minor or the minor’s guardian may have the record amended to remove the name of the guardian.
Rule 2037.Minor Becoming of Age During Pendency of Action.
Adopted February 14, 1939 · Last amended April 12, 1999 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2037 lets a minor who reaches majority during the case have the record amended to drop the guardian and proceed in their own name.
Full Text of Rule 2037
(b) When such amendment of the record has been completed, the guardian shall be relieved of all liability for costs.
Plain-English Summary
A child party grows up, and the case adjusts. When a minor reaches the age of majority during the pendency of the action, this rule lets the now-adult party (or the former guardian) have the record amended to remove the guardian, so the party proceeds in their own name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when a minor party turns eighteen during the case?
The record may be amended to drop the guardian, and the party proceeds in their own name.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2037 adopted February 14, 1939, effective September 4, 1939; amended December 22, 1972, effective December 22, 1972; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274. Immedi- ately preceding text appears at serial page (220903).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: minor reaches majorityminor turns eighteen lawsuitamend record minor adult