When it appears in any petition or otherwise at any time during the proceedings for condemnation brought pursuant to chapters 8.04, 8.08, 8.12, 8.16, 8.20, and 8.24 RCW that any minor, or alleged incapacitated person is interested in any property that is to be taken or damaged, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor or alleged incapacitated person to appear and assist in the person's defense, unless a guardian or limited guardian has previously been appointed, in which case the duty to appear and assist shall be delegated to the properly qualified guardian or limited guardian. The court shall make such orders or decrees as it shall deem necessary to protect and secure the interest of the minor or alleged incapacitated person.
RCW 8.25.270
Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors, alleged incapacitated persons—Protection of interests.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 73 Wash. App. 334 - Port v. BANKRUPTCY ESTATE (1994)
Most recently applied in Port of Grays Harbor v. Bankruptcy Estate of Roderick Timber Co. (March 1994)
1996 c 249 s 6; 1977 ex.s. c 80 s 12.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.