Stephen William Newsome et al. v. Kevin Darrell Porter

Case Number
M2011-02226-COA-R3-PT

The issue in this appeal of a parental termination proceeding is whether the trial court erred in failing to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the minor child. We agree with the father that the trial court was required by Rule 13 of the Tennessee Supreme Court Rules to appoint a guardian ad litem. Because the court failed to do so, the trial court’s decision must be vacated.
 

Authoring Judge
Judge Andy D. Bennett
Originating Judge
Judge C. L. Rogers
Case Name
Stephen William Newsome et al. v. Kevin Darrell Porter
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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