Sexton v. Crebbins
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Lawrence Circuit Court, Eastern District ; Richard H. Pozvell, Special-Judge; The failure to require that a guardian ad litem be appointed for the minors upon the cross-complaint of Crebbins and Gibson, and that he answer the same, is absolute error on appeal. 49 Ark. 397; 40 Ark. 56. No judgment should be rendered affecting the interests of an infant until after defense by a guardian ad litem.
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Appeal from Lawrence Circuit Court, Eastern District ; Richard H. Pozvell, Special-Judge; The failure to require that a guardian ad litem be appointed for the minors upon the cross-complaint of Crebbins and Gibson, and that he answer the same, is absolute error on appeal. 49 Ark. 397; 40 Ark. 56. No judgment should be rendered affecting the interests of an infant until after defense by a guardian ad litem. He should put in issue, and require proof of, every material allegation of a complaint prejudicial to the infant, whether it be two or not. 42 Ark. 222. When a guardian is appointed, his…
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