A guardian, conservator, or personal representative who is appointed as such under the laws of this state, and who is thereby entitled to the possession of the lands belonging to the estate which the person represents, on behalf of the person’s ward or the estate which the person represents, or upon being authorized by the proper court, may sign and acknowledge the petition provided in this chapter, or the person may show cause, as mentioned in this chapter, why the boundaries of the district should not be changed.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 61-10-12

  • 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: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49