Legal Opinion

In Re Harris

New Jersey Court of Chancery

Decided December 21, 1926Published

1Opinion of the Court

An application for the issuance of a commission in the nature of a writ of de lunatico inquirendo was filed in this court in December, 1926. It was by Amelia L. Harris, wife of the alleged lunatic, and it contains a petition for an injunction against certain parties from collecting and paying out moneys of his estate, and for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of his business and affairs. This is irregular. There should be a straight petition for a commission in lunacy and another petition for a receiver. However, this is mere matter of form, which the court may waive.

The petition…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Shaw v. Standard Piano Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1917
  2. Morse v. Metropolitan Steamship Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1917
  3. In re SulkNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1908
  4. In re DevausneyNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1894
  5. In re DeyNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1852

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