Determination of water rights—Guardian ad litem for defendant.

Whenever any defendant in any proceeding instituted under this chapter is an infant, or an alleged incompetent or disabled person for whom the court has not yet appointed either a guardian or a limited guardian, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for such minor or alleged incompetent or disabled defendant.[ 1977 ex.s. c 80 s 75; 1917 c 117 s 18; RRS s 7368. Formerly RCW 90.12.050.]Notes:Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.Guardian ad litemfor infant: RCW 4.08.050.for incapacitated person: RCW 4.08.060.