Silver v. Newcomer

Appellee filed a petition for the appointment of a guardian for appellant on the ground that he was incapable of managing his estate and business because of old age and infirmity. There was a trial by jury which resulted in a verdict and decree appointing a guardian.

Appellant contends that the court erred in overruling his motion for a new trial: (1) because the verdict is not sustained by sufficient evidence and is contrary to law; (2) in refusing to strike out certain evidence; and (3) in excluding certain evidence. Appellant’s main contention is that the evidence is not sufficient to…