Okla. Stat. tit. 30, § 30-4-702
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Collection and settlement of accounts and appearance for
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ward in suits - Compromise and settlement of claims.
A guardian must settle all accounts of the ward, and demand, sue
for, and receive all debts due to the ward, or may, with the
approval of the court, compromise or compound for the same and give
discharges to the debtors on receiving a fair and just settlement of
such claim. A guardian shall appear for and represent the ward in
all legal suits and proceedings, unless another person is appointed
for that purpose as guardian or next friend. A guardian, with the
approval of the court exercising jurisdiction in the suit or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 30. Guardian and Ward Page 97
proceeding, may compromise and settle any claim made by, on behalf
of or against the ward in such suit or proceeding.
R.L. 1910, § 6543. Amended by Laws 1953, p. 246, § 72; Laws 1988,
c. 329, § 93, eff. Dec. 1, 1988. Renumbered from Title 58, § 804 by
A guardian must settle all accounts of the ward, and demand, sue
for, and receive all debts due to the ward, or may, with the
approval of the court, compromise or compound for the same and give
discharges to the debtors on receiving a fair and just settlement of
such claim. A guardian shall appear for and represent the ward in
all legal suits and proceedings, unless another person is appointed
for that purpose as guardian or next friend. A guardian, with the
approval of the court exercising jurisdiction in the suit or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 30. Guardian and Ward Page 97
proceeding, may compromise and settle any claim made by, on behalf
of or against the ward in such suit or proceeding.
R.L. 1910, § 6543. Amended by Laws 1953, p. 246, § 72; Laws 1988,
c. 329, § 93, eff. Dec. 1, 1988. Renumbered from Title 58, § 804 by
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