Justice v. Ott
Citations
- 87 Cal. 530
- 25 P. 691
- 1891 Cal. LEXIS 1018
Syllabus
<p>Action on Note — Parties — Incompetent Person — Guardian. — An action upon a promissory note made by an incompetent person cannot be maintained against his guardian, but should be brought against the incompetent person.</p> <p>Id. — Service of Summons — Appearance of Guardian. — The summons in an action against an incompetent person must be served upon both the incompetent and his guardian; and it is then the duty of the guardian to appear and defend the action.</p> <p>Id. — Guardian ad Litem.—If deemed expedient, the court may also appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the incompetent.</p>
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- attorney with prior discipline disbarred for abandoning three clients' legal matters, failing to respond to their calls, and refusing to return unearned fees
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Judges: Belcher
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