Tennessee § 29-31-103 - Defendants not required.
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§ 29-31-103. Defendants not required.
If such kindred unite in such application, or if the minor has no kindred within the prescribed degree, or the place of residence of such kindred is unknown to the minor or the next friend, it shall not be necessary to make any person defendant thereto; provided, that if any such minor shall have a general guardian, the minor's guardian shall be made a defendant. Acts 1915, ch. 162, § 3; Shan., § 6106a5; mod. Code 1932, § 10372; Acts 1961, ch. 219, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1203. Attorney General Opinions. Appointment of guardian ad litem in emancipation proceedings, OAG 96-064 (4/8/96). Collateral References. Infants 74, 75.
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Section 29-31-103 ("Defendants not required.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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