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KRS 387.080

Recovery of damages on bond

Known as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

The act spans §§ 387–387 (121 sections).

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Polk v. American Casualty Co. of Reading, PA. (1991)

Most recently applied in Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. v. Wilson (February 1996)

Effective: July 13, 1990 History: Amended 1990 Ky

(1) Anyone damaged by the act or omission of the ward's guardian or conservator may sue upon the bond of the guardian or conservator for damages, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in collecting damages. With the assent of the District Court, anyone may sue on the bond as next friend of the ward before the ward has attained full age.

(2) If a guardian or conservator commits waste of the ward's estate, the guardian or conservator and surety for the guardian or conservator shall be liable on the bond to the ward for damages, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in collecting damages.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.