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Code · Illinois · Chapter 740 — CIVIL LIABILITIES · Act 80

Sec. 17. When any civil action other than a proceeding to probate the will of a deceased person is brought against any heir or devisee, who is a minor, the court may app.

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Sec. 17. When any civil action other than a proceeding to probate the will of a deceased person is brought against any heir or devisee, who is a minor, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for such minor heir or devisee and compel the person so appointed to act: Provided, that by such appointment such person shall not be rendered liable to pay any costs of the action.
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