Michigan § 213.179 - Petition; service upon guardians; guardian ad litem.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 213.179 — Petition; service upon guardians; guardian ad litem., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 213.179. Petition; service upon guardians; guardian ad litem.
In cases where a minor or an insane or incompetent person has an interest in such property, service of a copy of the order shall be made upon the guardian, if any, and if such person has no guardian, the board or commissioner may petition the court for the appointment of a guardian ad litem. Upon the filing of such petition the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, who shall be a resident of the county and upon whom service of a copy of the said order shall be made.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 213.179 cover?
Section 213.179 ("Petition; service upon guardians; guardian ad litem.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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