The infant, together with those who would succeed to the estate if he were dead, shall be made parties defendant in the proceeding provided by section 21-148 ; and the court shall appoint a fit and disinterested person to be guardian ad litem for the infant, who shall answer the petition under oath. The infant also, if above the age of 14 years, shall answer the petition in proper person, under oath.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 742, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 21-149.
1973 Ed., § 21-149.
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