If the owner of the lands is an infant or is of unsound mind, the court, on the day appointed for the hearing, must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him, and the guardian so appointed must file a written acceptance of the appointment, must appear and protect the rights and interests of such infant or person of unsound mind and, if he deems it necessary, may employ counsel to assist him. The compensation of such guardian and of his counsel must be ascertained by the court and taxed as costs of the proceedings.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Condemnation of Land or Rights-of-Way.
Section 42-2-1 - When Authorized; Jurisdiction of Probate Court.
Section 42-2-3 - Order Appointing Day of Hearing; Publication and Service of Notice of Hearing.
Section 42-2-5 - Failure of Owner to Appear at Hearing.
Section 42-2-8 - Commissioners for Assessment of Damages and Compensation - Report.
Section 42-2-9 - Appeal From Assessment of Damages.
Section 42-2-10 - Order of Condemnation Vests Title; Right of Entry on Land Pending Appeal.
Section 42-2-11 - When Damages to Be Paid; Failure to Pay Damages.
Section 42-2-12 - Appointment of Commissioner to Execute Conveyance.