Alabama Statutes

§ 6-6-562 — Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem

Alabama § 6-6-562

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 6Civil Practice

Ch. 6Remedies

Art. 12Quieting Title and Determination of Claims to Land

Div. 2Proceedings in Rem

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 6-6-562 (2026).

Text

On the filing of a complaint as authorized under Section 6-6-560, should it appear that any of the defendants are infants or persons of unsound mind or should the identity of some, or all, of said defendants be unknown, the court shall forthwith appoint a guardian ad litem to represent and defend the interest of such infant, incompetent or unknown parties in the proceeding.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1951, No. 884, p. 1526.)

Nearby Sections

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Practice and Procedure in Certain Courts Not Affected by Repeal, Etc., of Prior Statutes; Rules of Supreme Court Not Affected by Adoption of Code

§ 6-1-2

Effect of Rules of Supreme Court of Alabama

§ 6-1-3

Rules for Expedited Civil Actions Under Certain Circumstances

§ 6-10-1

Law Governing Exemptions and Claims

§ 6-10-10

County and Municipal Property

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Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death - Generally

§ 6-10-101

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§ 6-10-102

Effect of Removal from Homestead

§ 6-10-103

Commissioners - Qualifications; Oath

§ 6-10-104

Commissioners - Compensation

§ 6-10-105

Recordation of Judgments Allotting Homestead Exemptions; Fee Therefor

§ 6-10-106

Proceedings to Set Aside Exemptions When Husband, Wife, or Parent Absent Seven Years and Residence Not Ascertainable - Generally

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Exemptions in Federal Bankruptcy

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Adjustments to Exemption Values

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