State ex rel. Favorite v. Slauter

Franklin, C.

— This is a suit by appellant, as guardian, upon the bond of appellee, as former guardian of the same wards. The complaint shows that appellee, as such former guardian, filed an account current of his receipts and disbursements, together with his resignation, upon which he was discharged by the court.

This settlement and discharge are res adjudicata of all the matters and things therein contained, and can not be collaterally attacked in a suit upon the bond. The report can only be set aside by a direct proceeding for that purpose. See the case of Candy v. Hanmore, 76 Ind. 125, and…