Guardian Ad Litem

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Guardian Ad Litem Definition

A guardian appointed for the purposes of a suit. The appointment of such is incident to the power of every court to try a ease (2 Cow. [N. Y.] 430), and the power is then confined to the particular case at bar (Co. Litt. 89, note 16). His duty is to manage the interest of the infant when sued, or to bring suit for him. In criminal cases, no guardian is appointed; the court acts as guardian. Reeve, Dom. Rel. 318.

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A guardian appointed for the purposes of a suit. The appointment of such is incident to the power of every court to try a ease (2 Cow. [N. Y.] 430), and the power is then confined to the particular case at bar (Co. Litt. 89, note 16). His duty is to manage the interest of the infant when sued, or to bring suit for him. In criminal cases, no guardian is appointed; the court acts as guardian. Reeve, Dom. Rel. 318.

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Guardian ad Litem in the context of Juvenile and Family Law

Definition ofGuardian ad Litem, published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: An adult person appointed by the court to represent a child’s interests in a particular judicial proceeding. (The phrase means “Guardian at Law”). Required by the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act in every child abuse or neglect case which results in a judicial proceeding, if any state is to qualify for federal funds under the Act.

Guardian Ad Litem in Juvenile Law

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