District of Columbia Statutes
§ 21-151 — Decree of sale; costs.
District of Columbia § 21-151
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 21Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
Ch. 1Guardianship of Infants.
Subch. IIProperty of Infants.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 21-151 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 743, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 21-101
Natural guardians of the person.§ 21-106
Guardian of estate.§ 21-108
Selection of guardian by infant.§ 21-109
Spouse as guardian of estate.§ 21-1101
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