Leigh v. Bishop

SEARS, Justice.

Appellant appeals the appointment of a guardian ad litem for a minor, Gregory Wayne Bishop, and the excessive fee awarded to the ad litem by the trial court. We hold the trial court abused its discretion when it made the appointment and reverse the judgment for fees awarded.

The minor suffered personal injuries when a motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle driven by Appellant. Appellant’s liability insurer offered to settle for Appellant’s policy limit, $10,000.00. The minor’s father, Robbie Bishop, consulted an attorney who investigated Appellant’s individual capacity…