Defendants not required

If such kindred unite in such application, or if the minor has no kindred within the prescribed degree, or the place of residence of such kindred is unknown to the minor or the next friend, it shall not be necessary to make any person defendant thereto; provided, that if any such minor shall have a general guardian, the minor's guardian shall be made a defendant. Acts 1915, ch. 162, § 3; Shan., § 6106a5; mod. Code 1932, §10372; Acts 1961, ch. 219, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1203. If such kindred unite in such application, or if the minor has no kindred within the prescribed degree, or the place of residence of such kindred is unknown to the minor or the next friend, it shall not be necessary to make any person defendant thereto; provided, that if any such minor shall have a general guardian, the minor's guardian shall be made a defendant. Acts 1915, ch. 162, § 3; Shan., § 6106a5; mod. Code 1932, §10372; Acts 1961, ch. 219, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1203.