Hopper v. Livingston Probate Judge
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Livingston; Smith, J. Mandamus by George Hopper to compel Eugene A. Stowe, probate judge of Livingston county, to vacate an order denying a petition for an accounting. From an order granting tbe writ, respondent brings certiorari.
1Per curiam
In May, 1871, Hiram Hopper was appointed guardian for George Hopper by the probate court for the county of Livingston. George Hopper reached his majority in the month of January, 1883. On September 34, 1903, he petitioned the probate court for an accounting by his guardian. A citation was issued, and the guardian filed an answer, in which he stated that he had settled with his ward after he became of age, and also alleged the statute of limitations, and petitioner’s laches in asking for an account, as defenses. The matter was heard by the probate court, and the prayer of the petition was…
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