§ 33-3-9. Representation of infants and persons non compos mentis.
In case any infant or person non compos mentis shall be interested in the partition of any estate as provided in § 33-3-3, the application for the same shall be made and signed by his or her guardian, if he or she has one, otherwise by his or her guardian ad litem appointed by the court, whose acts in the premises shall be conclusive on such infant or person non compos mentis.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 949; G.L. 1909, ch. 316, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 367, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 567, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 33-3-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-3 - Division of Real Estate
Section 33-3-1. - Power of probate court — Application for division.
Section 33-3-2. - Time of proceeding — Notice.
Section 33-3-3. - Decree determining parties entitled — Appointment of commissioners.
Section 33-3-4. - Directions as to advancements.
Section 33-3-5. - Warrants to commissioners.
Section 33-3-6. - Division of property by commissioners.
Section 33-3-7. - Assignment of shares by lot or agreement.
Section 33-3-8. - Commissioners’ report.
Section 33-3-9. - Representation of infants and persons non compos mentis.
Section 33-3-10. - Real estate not disposed of by will.
Section 33-3-11. - Division of real estate devised in common.
Section 33-3-12. - Division of remainder in property.
Section 33-3-13. - Payment of expenses of division on appeal to superior court.