Hiestand v. Kuns

This was a bill in chancery in the Carroll Probate Court, brought by a guardian, Jacob Kuns, praying a decree, confirming a settlement alleged to have been made with his deceased ward, Rosanna Hiestand, and releasing him from further liability on account of her estate. The bill was against the administrator and heirs of the ward. The cause was submitted to the Court on bill, answers, and depositions, and a final decree rendered for the. plaintiff. The case is as follows:. In 1827, the above-named Rosanna Hiestand, then about nine years of age, was living with the plaintiff, Jacob Kuns, her…