Who has authority over the property of a minor or insane person under legal restriction?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Legal Interdiction

Book 15 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The father manages the property of a minor or insane person under legal restriction. If the father is absent, the guardian manages it. In the absence of both, the judge assumes authority. This applies while they remain under legal restriction (*mahjur*).