(a) The statutory guardian of an infant or a person of unsound mind may unite in the petition in conjunction with his or her ward.
(b) The infant, or person of unsound mind, may be made party defendant, in which case his or her guardian may appear and defend for him or her.
(c) If the guardian does not appear and defend, the circuit court shall appoint some discreet person for that purpose.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development
Subtitle 6 - Oil, Gas, and Brine
Chapter 73 - Oil And Gas Leases And Lease Interests
Subchapter 4 - Partition of Oil and Gas Lease Interests
§ 15-73-401. Partition when entire leasehold is unleased and nonproducing
§ 15-73-402. Petition for partition and sale — Parties
§ 15-73-403. Service of summons
§ 15-73-406. Lease by receiver prior to sale and partition
§ 15-73-407. Procedure — Evidence authorizing lease
§ 15-73-408. Necessary parties — Effect of sale or lease
§ 15-73-409. Retrial on motion of defendant constructively summoned