Beeler v. Beezley

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one of prohibition to restrain the probate judge of Edwards county from conducting a proceeding to determine the mental competency of a person not within the county. The relief prayed for was granted, and the probate judge appeals.

Gracia Beeler, daughter of H. B. Beeler, filed an information in the probate court of Edwards county, alleging that H. B. Beeler was a resident of Edwards county, and a person of unsound mind, who was incapable of managing his affairs; that he was in an institution in Kansas City, Mo., for treatment…