Zipp v. Wuemling

Cynthia Zipp challenges the Tenth Court of Appeals’ decision to dismiss as moot her appeal of a district court’s guardianship decision. We reverse the court of appeals’ judgment and remand the case to the court of appeals for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Approximately two years after Jewel W. Keller was incapacitated, and upon the resignation of a prior guardian, the County Court of Hamilton County appointed Zipp to be the guardian of Keller’s person and estate. When a dispute arose between Zipp and Keller’s family, the county court transferred the case to the 220th…