Wyoming Statutes
§ 1-1-102 — Minors as parties to actions
Wyoming § 1-1-102
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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-1-102 (2026).
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Every person over fourteen (14) years of age and under the age
of majority, when subject to no disability other than being a
minor, may sue or be sued. When plaintiff he shall sue by a next
friend selected by him before suit is commenced. The next friend
is liable for the cost chargeable to the plaintiff. When the
minor is sued he shall appear by guardian nominated by him and
appointed by the court before further proceedings are had in the
case, but judgment shall be against the minor defendant only. In
either case, if plaintiff or defendant neglects or refuses to
nominate a next friend or guardian, the court shall appoint a
next friend or guardian, who shall file his consent in writing,
with the court.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 1-1-101
Provisions to be liberally construed§ 1-1-102
Minors as parties to actions§ 1-1-103
Power of deputies§ 1-1-104
Sureties; justification§ 1-1-105
Sureties; qualifications§ 1-1-106
Compensation of cross demands§ 1-1-107
Furnishing of transcripts§ 1-1-109
Comparative fault§ 1-1-110
Repealed by Laws 1986, ch. 24, § 2§ 1-1-111
Repealed by Laws 1986, ch. 24, § 2§ 1-1-112
Repealed by Laws 1986, ch. 24, § 2§ 1-1-113
Repealed by Laws 1986, ch. 24, § 2§ 1-1-114
Pleading of damages§ 1-1-115
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