Alabama Code 6-7-102. Actions against guardians of persons of unsound minds
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-7-102
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
The guardian of a person of unsound mind may have an action commenced against him on any contract made by the ward, for any tort committed by him while of sound mind or for necessaries furnished him or his family before the appointment of a guardian.