When, in a proceeding brought pursuant to section 21-148 , the court is satisfied from the evidence that the interests of the infant require a sale or exchange, as prayed, and the rights of others will not be violated thereby, the sale or exchange may be decreed, and the costs of the suit shall be paid out of the infant’s estate; otherwise they shall be paid by the complainant.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 743, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 21-151.
1973 Ed., § 21-151.
This section is referenced in § 21-152 and § 21-153.
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