In Re Guardianship of Lyon

This cause originated in the County Court and comes to this court upon an appeal from the decree of the Circuit Court. At the time of the commencement of these proceedings, Dola Dewey occupied apartments in Lakeview, Oregon. She had a fair knowledge of dentistry, and had been for a number of years assistant to Dr. J. L. Lyon, a dentist, located in Lakeview. In addition to his profession Dr. Lyon was engaged • in raising sheep. In connection with his sheep business, between 1913 and 1922, Dr. Lyon borrowed several thousand dollars from Dola Dewey on his notes. As security for the loans made…