4403 A trial court has discretion in appointing the guardian ad litem for a minor plaintiff in an action for the wrongful death of one of the child's parents and is not bound by preferences of the surviving parent.
WILLIAMS v SUPERIOR COURT (Guardian ad Litem) 147 CA4 36 [See: Troxel v Granville 530 US 57; In re Emily R 80 CA4 1344]
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