In Re Harris
New Jersey Court of Chancery
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
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- Morse v. Metropolitan Steamship Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1917
- In re SulkNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1908
- In re DevausneyNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1894
- In re DeyNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1852