Memphis Trust Co. v. Blessing

McAlister, T.

The question presented for determination upon this record is whether a minor eighteen years of age, but emancipated by the law of her domicile, is entitled to a settlement with her guardian in Tennessee, so as to take possession of her realty and collect her rents.

*238In February, 1899, the petitioner, May Blessing, a resident and citizen of Chicago, Ill., filed her petition in the Probate Court of Shelby County against the Memphis Trust Company, her guardian, for a settlement. It was alleged that M. J. Blessing, the father of petitioner, died intestate, a citizen of Shelby County,…