State Ex Rel. Kemp v. Arnold

This is an original proceeding in mandamus involving the proposition of whether a probate court in this State has the jurisdiction to entertain a claim against the estate of an insane person for the support of a relative of such insane person where no such relationship exists between the two as to create a legal liability upon the insane person for the petitioner's support.

Respondent, who is the Judge of the Probate Court of the City of St. Louis, agrees to the legality and propriety of the proceeding in this court for the purpose of determining whether he possesses the jurisdiction which he…