Davis v. Sturgis

This case is predicated upon the following facts: Some time in 1921 Mrs. L. N. Sturgis was adjudicated a bankrupt by order of the district court of the United States. In listing her assets in the bankrupt court she failed to list $3,307.69, which her annual returns as guardian for her daughter, Maude E. Sturgis, showed that the estate of Maude E. Sturgis owed her. Davis was appointed trustee in bankruptcy for Mrs. Sturgis. Suit was filed by Davis against Mrs. Sturgis, as guardian, for the amount she as guardian owed herself individually. The allegations of the petition as amended showed that…