§ 116.410

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.
(a)Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.
(b)A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.

Other sections in Article 4 - Parties

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