The statement of incapacity must be made summarily and upon verbal appearance before the Court of First Instance. The one that refers to deaf-mutes who are unable to understand or communicate effectively by any means, shall fix the extent and limits of guardianship according to their degree of incapacity. History —Civil Code, 1930, § 184; Dec. 14, 1994, No. 140, § 4, 7; Jan. 10, 1998, No. 17, § 4.
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