Johnson v. Kelly

Lochrane, Chief Justice.

This case presents a contest for the guardianship of a colored man, who is unfortunately an idiot. John R. Kelly, his former owner, when a slave, petitioned the Court of Ordinary to have him declared an idiot, and desired to be appointed his guardian. His sister and brother-in-law appeared and claimed the right of guardianship under the Code, and, by consent, both applications were heard together, and upon the hearing the Ordinary appointed Mr. Kelly, the defendant in error, the guardian. The sister, Emeline Johnson, appealed, and the case was tried in the Superior…