Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 160
160. Where among the relatives of the minor there are
competent persons, the court sha ll appoint one of such persons,
preference being given, subject always to the best interests of the
child, to the nearest rela tive by consanguinity.
Where more than
one tutor are
appointed.
Substituted by:
XLVI.1973.37.
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