Legal Opinion

Guardianship of Severtson v. Severtson

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided June 16, 1944No. File No. 8621PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.

This appeal involves the settlement of the account of Severt Severtson, deceased, as guardian of his minor daughters, Marcella and Grace. The appeal is by the special administrator of the deceased guardian. Of the errors assigned, only the one which questions the sufficiency of the evidence is deemed to merit discussion. The difference between the parties concerns the adequacy of the credits allowed for maintenance of the wards and for compensation of the guardian.

The guardian was appointed in 1928 and forthwith received upwards of $1200 inherited by Marcella and Grace who were then of the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Norway-Pleasant Telephone Co. v. TuntlandSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1942
  2. Ritter v. RileySouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1927

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. In Re Carlson TrustSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1967
  2. In Re Carlson TrustSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1967
  3. In Re Carlson TrustSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1967
  4. Matter of Guardianship of LarsonSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1998
  5. Matter of Guardianship of LarsonSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1998

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