Nebraska Statutes 7-113. Attorneys as guardians; duties
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It shall be the duty of every attorney to act as the guardian of a minor or incompetent defendant in any suit pending against him when appointed for that purpose by an order of the court. He shall prepare himself to make the proper defense, to guard the rights of such defendant, and shall be entitled to such compensation as the court shall deem reasonable.
Source
- R.S.1866, c. 3, § 14, p. 16;
- R.S.1913, § 277;
- C.S.1922, § 272;
- C.S.1929, § 7-113;
- R.S.1943, § 7-113;
- Laws 1961, c. 13, § 1, p. 105.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 7-113
- Attorney: shall mean attorney at law. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.