Venable v. Cody

Crawford, Justice.

This case arose on a statutory proceeding instituted by Cornelia Cody against John Venable, her guardian, citing him to appear before the ordinary of the county, and submit to a settlement of his accounts. The case was carried by appeal to the superior court, and upon the trial had the plaintiff recovered the sum of $482.97, besides interest. The defendant moved for a new trial, because the verdict was contrary to law and contrary to evidence, which motion was refused, and he excepted.

The guardian was appointed, and received for his ward $495-3° in February, 1859. His…