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GUARDIANSHIP OF INFANTS ACT 1886 - SECT 2

On death of father, mother to be guardian alone or jointly with others.

2. On the death of the father of an infant, and in case the father shall have
died prior to the passing of this Act then from and after the passing of
this Act, the mother if surviving shall be the guardian of such infant, either
alone when no guardian has been appointed by the father, or jointly with any
guardian appointed by the father. When no guardian has been appointed by the
father, or if the guardian or guardians appointed by the father is or are
dead, or refuses or refuse to act, the Court may, if it shall think fit, from
time to time appoint a guardian or guardians to act jointly with the mother.


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