In re Steele

This was a proceeding to compel guardians to account for moneys received by them.

The rules and principles of equity must, to a certain extent, prevail in such an adjudication. Guardians, at common law, were treated as trustees, and as such were held responsible for the faithful discharge of the duties imposed upon them. The aid of courts of chancery has always been invoked for a compulsion of the execution of the trusts, and the protection of the infant. In this respect the statute has made no change, but has given a summary power to the county court to.oblige guardians to render accounts…