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R.V. v. County of Merced, 1:19-cv-01610-AWI-SAB. (2019)

Court: District Court, E.D. California Number: infdco20191115786 Visitors: 6
Filed: Nov. 13, 2019
Latest Update: Nov. 13, 2019
Summary: ORDER REQUIRING APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (ECF No. 1) STANLEY A. BOONE , Magistrate Judge . On November 13, 2019, R.V., a minor, and Ricardo Vasquez, filed a complaint in this action. The complaint states the action is filed by and through the minor's' guardian ad litem, Jessica Santos. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide that "[t]he following representatives may sue or defend on behalf of a minor or an incompetent person: (A) a general guardian; (B) a committee; (C) a con
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ORDER REQUIRING APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

(ECF No. 1)

On November 13, 2019, R.V., a minor, and Ricardo Vasquez, filed a complaint in this action. The complaint states the action is filed by and through the minor's' guardian ad litem, Jessica Santos.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide that "[t]he following representatives may sue or defend on behalf of a minor or an incompetent person: (A) a general guardian; (B) a committee; (C) a conservator; or (D) a like fiduciary." Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(c). Pursuant to the Local Rules of the Eastern District of California, upon commencing this action on behalf of a minor, "the attorney representing the minor or incompetent person shall present (1) appropriate evidence of the appointment of a representative for the minor or incompetent person under state law or (2) a motion for the appointment of a guardian ad litem by the Court, or, (3) a showing satisfactory to the Court that no such appointment is necessary to ensure adequate representation of the minor . . . ." L.R. 202(a).

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, within ten days from the date of entry of this order, Plaintiff's counsel shall file evidence that the representative has been appointed under state law or a motion for appointment of a guardian ad litem that meets the requirements of Rule 202.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Source:  Leagle

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