Rhode Island General Laws 33-15-39. Representation of incompetents and contingent interests in proceedings under § 33-15-37 or 33-15-37.1
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Whenever in any proceeding under § 33-15-37 or 33-15-37.1 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 those contingent interests, or a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of persons non sui juris, and in case of representation under this section the judgment, order, or decree entered in the proceeding shall bind all the interests.
History of Section.
G.L., ch. 372, § 46, as enacted by P.L. 1923, ch. 475, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 426, § 40; G.L. 1956, § 33-15-39; P.L. 1982, ch. 306, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-15-39
- 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