May one person be appointed agent by two disputing parties in a lawsuit for both to act on their behalf?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Agency

Book 19 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is permissible for one person to be appointed by two disputing parties to conduct litigation on their behalf simultaneously. This is permissible because the agent can assert the claim for one party while responding to the claim of the other, and establish the proof for each disputant.

Supporting text

There are two interpretations (وجهان) among the companions of Al-Shafi'i regarding this matter.