McGuire v. Moorhead
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Decatur District Court. — TIon. H. K. Evans, Judge. Proceedings for the appointment of a guardian for John Moorhead, an alleged incompetent person. Guardian appointed as prayed, and the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
The defendant is a man of seventy-nine years, and the plaintiffs are his daughters, who alleged that he has become enfeebled in body and mind, and ask the appointment of a guardian to take charge of his property. Upon their petition an ex parie temporary appointment was made, and subsequently, upon trial had to the court, by agreement, as in an equitable proceeding, that order was confirmed. The defendant has at all times denied his incapacity to prudently manage his own affairs, and by appeal brings the case to this court for review.
The issue is purely one of fact. The rules of law…
2Cited by10 opinions
- Davis Ex Rel. Davis v. JohnsonNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1960
- Olson v. OlsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1951
- In Re Johnson's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1938
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- Huffman v. BeamerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1924
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