In re Brown

L. F. COTTEY, Special Judge.

Respondent herein,1 by a petition filed in the Probate Court of Jasper County under the provisions of Chapter 475, RSMo 1969, V.A.M.S., charged that appellant, Velma B. Brown, 71, a childless widow of substantial wealth, was “incapable, by reason of mental illness or other incapacity, of managing her property and caring for herself.” The prayer was for appointment of a guardian of her person and estate. The cause was certified to the circuit court where, on trial to a jury, a verdict in favor of the alleged incompetent was returned. A new trial was ordered,…