Luker v. Philpot

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Richardson

Reversing.

Owen Philpot in 1925 was appointed and qualified by executing bond with the American Surety Company, surety, as guardian of Lillie Penticaugh, who later married Luker. He continued as guardian until December 14, 1931, when she arrived at the age of 14 and nominated and had appointed by the county court of her residence his successor.

Philpot, as guardian, received for her from the government of the United States of America $4,809.47. On the 17th day of October, 1925, he made a settlement of his accounts as guardian with the judge of the county…