§ 1802. By whom maintained. 1. Except as provided in subdivision two,
the special proceeding may be maintained only by the general or
testamentary guardian or guardian appointed by deed of the property of
the infant, or by the committee of the property of the incompetent
person, or by the conservator of the property of a conservatee. Where
it is maintained in behalf of an infant of the age of fourteen years or
upwards, the infant must join therein.

2. Where the value of the claim does not exceed one thousand dollars,
the special proceeding may be maintained by the father, or mother, or
some competent person with whom the infant, incompetent person or
conservatee resides, or who has some interest in his welfare. Where,
however, there is an existing general or testamentary guardian of the
property of such infant, or a committee of the property of such
incompetent person, or a conservator of the property of such
conservatee, the proceeding may be maintained only by such
representative.