Rhode Island General Laws 33-9-20. Representation of contingent interests and persons non sui juris
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Whenever in any proceeding under § 33-9-14 — § 33-9-18 there are contingent interests of persons not in being or not ascertainable or interests of persons non sui juris, the court may appoint a person to represent the contingent interests or a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of persons non sui juris, and in case of that representation the decree entered in the proceeding shall bind all interests.
History of Section.
G.L., ch. 312, § 59, as enacted by P.L. 1921, ch. 2030, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 59; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 57; G.L. 1956, § 33-9-20.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-9-20
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6