In all cases of infants or persons with mental illness, when no legal representative or guardian appears in their behalf at the hearing, it shall be the duty of the court to appoint a guardian ad litem, who shall represent their interests for all purposes.Acts 1873, No. 123, § 4, p. 290; C. & M. Dig., § 3995; Pope's Dig., § 4997; A.S.A. 1947, § 35-202.
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