Eyster's Appeal
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal by George S'. Eyster, alleged guardian of William Adams, from the decree of the Orphans’ Court of Franklin county.
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Appeal by George S'. Eyster, alleged guardian of William Adams, from the decree of the Orphans’ Court of Franklin county. The petition of William Adams was presented at the Orphans’ Court held in Franklin county, in which it was alleged that at an Orphans’ Court held in October 1835, George S. Eyster was appointed guardian of the person and estate of the petitioner, then a minor under the age of 14 years ; that no account of his guardianship had been filed, and asking for a citation to file an account. A citation was awarded 29th January 1850. George S. Eyster replied that he was appointed…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered, June 27, by
Chambers, J.
The first question raised in this case is, was Mr. Eyster the legal guardian of William Adams ?
Mr. Eyster was appointed by the Orphans’ Court of Franklin county, on petition, the guardian, of which the record is evidence; and whether a certificate of his appointment was issued by the clerk of the court is not material. The act of 1832 makes it discretionary with the Orphans’ Court to require bond with security from the guardian of a minor; and the omission to require or to give such bond does not vitiate the appointment. Did Mr.…
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