Frazier v. Jeakins

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dostjer, C. J. :

This was an action of ejectment to recover land which had descended to a minor • upon the death of her ancestor, but which had been wrongfully sold and conveyed by the minor’s guardian. Serena J. Jeakins, the owner of the land, died intestate, leaving as her heirs a husband and children. One of the latter was Clara A. Jeakins, a minor. The others were adults. Mrs. Permilly Scheel was appointed guardian of the property of the minor and thereafter maintained the ward at her expense. She purchased the interests of the adult heirs in the…