When a guardian ad litem is appointed by the court, the guardian ad litem must be appointed as follows:
1. When the infant is plaintiff, upon the application of the infant if the infant be of the age of 14 years, or, if under that age, upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant.
2. When the infant is defendant, upon the application of the infant if the infant be of the age of 14 years and apply within 10 days after the service of the summons, or, if under that age or if the infant neglect to so apply, then upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant, or any other party to the action.
3. When an insane or incompetent person is a party to an action or proceeding, upon the application of a relative or friend of such insane or incompetent person, or of any other party to the action or proceeding.
[1911 CPA § 51; RL § 4993; NCL § 8550]
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 12.010 - Assignment of thing in action not to prejudice defense.
NRS 12.015 - Actions involving indigent persons.
NRS 12.020 - Actions by married couple.
NRS 12.030 - Defense of actions against married couple.
NRS 12.040 - Deserted spouse as a party.
NRS 12.050 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.
NRS 12.070 - Parent or guardian may maintain action for seduction.
NRS 12.080 - Parent or guardian may maintain action for injury of minor child.
NRS 12.100 - Action not to abate by death of any party after verdict.
NRS 12.130 - Intervention: Right to intervention; procedure, determination and costs; exception.