Michigan Laws 213.179 – Petition; service upon guardians; guardian ad litem
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 213.179
- 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 extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
In cases where a minor or an insane or incompetent person has an interest in such property, service of a copy of the order shall be made upon the guardian, if any, and if such person has no guardian, the board or commissioner may petition the court for the appointment of a guardian ad litem. Upon the filing of such petition the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, who shall be a resident of the county and upon whom service of a copy of the said order shall be made.