Appointment of guardian ad litem. When a guardian ad litem is appointed by the justice, he must be appointed as follows:
1. If the infant, insane or incompetent person be plaintiff, the appointment must be made before the summons is issued, upon the application of the infant, if he be of the age of 14 years; if under that age, or if insane or incompetent, upon the application of a relative or friend.
2. If the infant, insane or incompetent person be defendant, the appointment must be made at the time the summons is returned or before the answer, upon the application of the infant, if he be of the age of 14 years, and apply at the time or before the summons is returned; if he be under the age of 14, or be insane or incompetent, or neglect so to apply, then upon the application of a relative or friend, or any other party to the action, or by the justice on his own motion.
Last modified: February 26, 2006