70-29-113. Death or incompetency of parties -- proceedings not delayed. (1) If during the pendency of the action a party dies, is committed pursuant to 53-21-127, or otherwise becomes incompetent, the proceedings may not for that cause be delayed or suspended, but the attorney who has appeared for the party may continue to represent the party's interest. If any party has not appeared by an attorney, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the interest that was held by the party until the party's heirs, legal representatives, or successors in interest have appeared in the action.

(2) An attorney appointed pursuant to subsection (1) must be allowed by the court a reasonable compensation for the attorney's services. The compensation may be taxed as costs against the share or interest represented by the attorney and may be adjudged a lien on the share or interest, in the discretion of the court.