Steyer v. Morris

The questions here presented arise under Sec. 22, Chap. 64, Starr & C. Ill. Statutes, imposing the duty upon a guardian “to put and keep his ward’s money at interest.” Exceptions were taken by both parties to the decree below, and error is assigned by appellant for allowing interest upon uninvested funds of the ward. Appellee assigns for cross-errors the allowance of $20 attorney’s fee, failing to charge the guardian with interest on balances as shown by his reports, and in considering the evidence of Steyer. Appellant’s counsel contend, under the facts proven, it was error to allow any…