In Re Estate of Moore
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior' Court of Los Angeles County denying the application of a father for his appointment as guardian of Ms cMld and appointing another. Chas. Wellborn, Judge. Reversed. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSloss, J.
Opposing petitions for letters of guardiansMp of the person and estate of Phelps S. Moore, a minor, were filed by Charles Walter Moore, father of the child, and by Hugh T. Gordon. The petitions were heard together, and the court made its order denying the application of the father, and appointing Mr. Gordon guardian. The father appeals.
In addition to the petitions, there was on file a paper embodying the objections of Hugh T. Gordon to the petition oi Charles W. Moore for appointment. This document alleged the unfitness of the father and his abandonment of the child The court made no finding…
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