PER CURIAM.
The issue presented by this appeal is whether a hospital which initiates proceedings with respect to the medical treatment of an incompetent, indigent patient may be required to pay the fees of an attorney appointed by the court to represent the incompetent. The trial court held that R. 4:83-4 permits such an award and ordered appellant, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, to pay respondent, John J. Mulderig, $3,082.50 in counsel fees for...
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