Question 1173) - Can an agent be appointed in a dispute without the consent of the party?

A: According to Imaam Abu Hanifa RAH. an agent can only be appointed with the consent of the disputant unless he is away by the distance of three days' journey or more; or is ill. According to Imaam Abu Yusuf RAH. and Imaam Muhammed RAH. it is permissible without the consent of the disputant.

~ al-Quduri ~