Legal Opinion

Chancy v. Thweatt

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided November 15, 1890PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Appeal from the Probate Court of Pike. Heard before the Hou. Wit. J. Hilliard.

1Opinion of the CourtClopton, J.

The object of this proceeding, which is instituted by appellant, is to supersede and quash an execution issued on a decree rendered by the Probate Court on the final settlement of Thomas McCullough, as guardian of Gussie Baldwin, a minor. The proceeding is based on the alleged liability of the plaintiff in the decree, and execution for the amount thereof, by reason of having become a surety on the bond made by McCullough when he was first appointed guardian, in November, 1876. Thweatt, in May, 1883, on application in writing, verified by affidavit, expressed his unwillingness to remain longer…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Hamner v. MasonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1854
  2. Smith v. JacksonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1876

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Phœnix Insurance v. CopelandSupreme Court of Alabama · 1888
  2. U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. PittmanSupreme Court of Alabama · 1913
  3. Warren v. EllisSupreme Court of Alabama · 1933

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