When it appears, upon the verified petition of a guardian, or in a case of his refusal to act, a next friend of an infant, and the appearance and answer of the infant by guardian to be appointed by the court, and proof by deposition of one or more disinterested witnesses, that a sale of the principal of the infant’s estate, or of a part thereof, whether real or personal, is necessary for his maintenance or education, regard being had to his condition and prospects in life, the Probate Court may decree the sale on terms which to it seem proper.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 742, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 21-147.
1973 Ed., § 21-147.
Nonresident infants, appointment of ancillary guardian, see §§ 21-111, 21-112.
Probate court proceedings, see § 16-3101 et seq.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
Chapter 1 - Guardianship of Infants
Subchapter II - Property of Infants
§ 21–141. Possession of property
§ 21–143. Duties; accounts; maintenance and education; sales; compensation
§ 21–144. Property subject to liens
§ 21–145. Property subject to executory contract
§ 21–146. Contract for sale by adult in behalf of himself and infant
§ 21–147. Sale of infant’s principal for maintenance or education
§ 21–148. Sale or exchange of real estate; proceedings
§ 21–151. Decree of sale; costs
§ 21–153. Exchanges; appointment of trustees
§ 21–154. Ratification of sales by court
§ 21–155. Sale or exchange of particular estate or remainder; application of income
§ 21–156. Lease of infant’s estate