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§ 231. Emancipation by parental consent

Any minor who has completed the age of 16 years may, with the consent of his parent or parents, be emancipated by a decree of the district court for the purpose of administering his property, in the manner prescribed in this subchapter. Emancipation may be petitioned for either by a relative of the minor or […]

§ 233. Capacity of emancipated minor

Emancipation by the court capacitates the minor to govern his property and person as if he were of age; but until he attains his majority such emancipated person can not make any promise or contract any obligation exceeding in value the amount of his income for one year. Neither can he encumber or sell his […]