A litigation friend is responsible for litigation costs awarded against a claimant who is:

A litigation friend is someone who is appointed to conduct legal proceedings on behalf of another person who is unable to do so due to various reasons, typically involving reduced capacity to make legal decisions or participate in legal processes. The correct choice, in this case, refers to a minor.

In the context of legal proceedings, minors cannot enter into contracts or sue/be sued in their own right. Therefore, a litigation friend is necessary to represent their interests in court. This person may assist with the litigation on behalf of the minor, ensuring they have someone who can make decisions in line with their best interests.

While individuals who are incapacitated might also require representation, the specific role of a litigation friend is explicitly connected to protecting the interests of minors in legal situations, who are legally recognized as requiring adult oversight in decision-making processes. Thus, the focus on a minor aligns directly with the role and responsibilities of a litigation friend related to litigation costs awarded against a claimant.

In contrast, adults and bankrupt individuals inherently possess the ability to manage their own legal affairs in most contexts and do not typically require a litigation friend. Incapacitated adults may require representation, but the term "litigation friend" most directly applies to minors who lack legal capacity.