Harrison v. Harrison
New Mexico Supreme Court
Appeal from District Court, Bernalillo County; H. F. Raynolds, Judge. Action by Grover William Harrison against George W. Harrison. From a decree of dismissal, plaintiff appeals. The guardian is liable for interest and annual rents.
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Appeal from District Court, Bernalillo County; H. F. Raynolds, Judge. Action by Grover William Harrison against George W. Harrison. From a decree of dismissal, plaintiff appeals. The guardian is liable for interest and annual rents. Sees. 1453, 1454, 1469, 1471, C. L. 1897. No ease goes to the extent of holding that relief will be refused where it is alleged that the settlement was made without an account at the time being produced, or showing the situation of the ward’s property. Woerner on Guard. 360; Shannon’s Estate, 1 Phila. Bep. (Penna.) 299; 6 Lancaster Bar, 62 (Penna.); 8 Lancaster…
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OP THE COURT.
ROBERTS, C. J.
(after stating the facts as above)— The two principal questions presented for determination are: (1) Was the ward estopped by the release from claiming any further sum from the appellee, as his guardian? and (2) was the appellant the heir of his deceased sister, Maria Guadalupe Harrison? The questions will be discussed in the order stated.
[1] “A guardianship is a trust of the most sacred character, in which the guardian, or trustee, acts for one whom the law regards as unable to act for himself.” National Surety Co. v. State, 181 Ind. 54, 103 N. E. 105. In…
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