Insanity of Harrelson v. Flournoy

On October 1, 1926, the appellant, Martin Harrelson, was, by the Probate Court of Cass County, adjudged of unsound mind and incapable of managing his own affairs; and William S. Flournoy was appointed guardian of his person and estate.

The record shows that, at such time, appellant was seized of an estate of the approximate value of $100,000, consisting of personal property including notes, mortgages, and bonds, and of real estate both in fee and under ninety-nine year lease in Missouri, California, and Arizona, including farms, apartment buildings, and other pieces of property.

On April 17,…