Legal Opinion

Peck v. Braman

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided May 7, 1828PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

AN infant, after his guardian’s death, has a right to compel a settlement of Ms accounts as if he were of age; the guardian’s trust being personal, and terminating at his death. Bac. Abr. tit. Guardian.

In the case of a guardianship until the ward is of full age, the general rule is, that the ward must be of age before he can require his guardian to account; yet, in chancery, a ward may, during his minority, call such a guardian to account, if any thing should occur which makes it necessary. Ib.

The guardianship of minors, and the adjustment of their accounts, form a conspicuous branch of…

2Cited by6 opinions

  1. In re AllgierCalifornia Supreme Court · 1884
  2. M'Cord v. OchiltreeIndiana Supreme Court · 1846
  3. Carhart v. Auburn Gas Light Co.New York Supreme Court · 1866
  4. Ely v. HawkinsIndiana Supreme Court · 1860
  5. City of New Orleans v. CostelloSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1859

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