Perigo v. Wiseman

Supreme Court of Oklahoma
2000 Okla. LEXIS 65, 2000 OK 67, 11 P.3d 217 (2000)

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Jerry L. Perigo was appointed by a court to serve as the guardian ad litem for a minor child, Catia Marie Dorwart, in a custody matter.
Perigo performed duties and took actions in his capacity as the guardian ad litem.
The child's mother and custodial parent, Erica Anne Dorwart, became dissatisfied with Perigo's performance of his duties.
Erica Anne Dorwart, on behalf of her child Catia, initiated a lawsuit against Perigo based on his actions as guardian ad litem.

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