Shelley v. Elfstrom

The question presented by this appeal is whether the trial court erred in dismissing the complaint of John Paul Shelley for money due from Ernest and Mabel Elfstrom because of Shelley’s incompetence. We hold that the court did err and reverse.

The essential facts are that on December 15, 1960, Shelley was adjudicated incompetent and admitted to Western State Hospital for treatment. About 2 years later, he was discharged as “improved,” and the Elfstroms looked out for him for several years. At about the time the Elfstroms decided permanently to leave the state, Shelley’s children appeared to…