Virginia § 8.01-73 - Guardian ad litem to be appointed
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§ 8.01-73. Guardian ad litem to be appointed
In every suit brought under this article, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed for any person under a disability not otherwise represented by a guardian or committee, or trustee appointed pursuant to § 64.2-2003, and for all persons proceeded against by an order or publication under the designation of "parties unknown" as provided for in § 8.01-316. The guardian ad litem shall file an answer as such.
Code 1950, § 8-679; 1952, c. 360; 1972, c. 361; 1977, c. 617; 1997, c. 540.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-73 cover?
Section 8.01-73 ("Guardian ad litem to be appointed") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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