Caltrider v. Sharon
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Guthrie District Court. — Hon. J. H. Applegate, Judge. Proceeding for appointment of a guardian for a person alleged to be of unsound mind. Trial to a jury and from its finding, with appointment of guardian based thereon, the defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtWithrow, J.
I. This proceeding was instituted by the plaintiffs, who are his sons-in-law, asking for the appointment of a guardian of the property of Simon P. Sharon, who it is alleged is incompetent to manage his ordinary business affairs. The cause was tried to a jury, and a verdict was returned finding that he was incapable of looking after and caring for his property, and that a guardian should be appointed. Following the verdict, a guardian was appointed, and from the order making the appointment and the verdict of the jury upon which it was based this appeal is taken.
At the time of the commencement…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Stutsman v. SharplessSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
- Alvord v. AlvordSupreme Court of Iowa · 1899
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