Owen v. Galt

Malinda Galt, as guardian of William A. Galt, filed her petition in the court of ordinary, Cherokee County, Georgia, asking for compensation for services which she alleges she rendered in the preparation of the suit of her ward against the United States on a war-risk insurance policy. She alleged that she spent many days and weeks in the preparation of said suit, interviewing witnesses, conferring with counsel and attendance in court. Demurrers to plaintiff’s petition were filed by William A. Galt by and through his next friend, Vaux Owen. An answer subject to the demurrers was also filed. An…