Branch v. Veterans' Administration

Prior to August 1, 1927, Tliad Branch, the appellant, was appointed guardian of Bert Branch, an insane person. The guardian took possession of the estate of his insane ward which was derived from the Federal 'Grovernment through the Veterans’ Administration on account of services rendered by Bert Branch as a member of the military forces of the United States during the World War. The guardian had in his hands surplus funds not needed for the support and maintenance of his ward and, on August 1, 1927, filed a petition with the probate court for authority to loan the sum of $3,000, alleging…