Board of Com'rs. of Dearborn County v. Droege

The instant case grew out of the action of the Board of County Commissioners of Dear-born County in appointing Melvin Licking, Trustee of Caesar Creek Township, to take the place of Martin H. Westmeyer. Westmeyer was the duly qualified and acting trustee from January 1, 1943, to March, 1945. In February, 1945, Westmeyer’s wife filed a verified statement with the Clerk of the Dearborn Circuit Court under and pursuant to § 22-1203, Burns’ 1933, wherein she charged him with insanity. Proceedings were had in conformity with the statute and Westmeyer, having been found to be insane, was committed…