Legal Opinion
In Re CONNER
Court of Chancery of Delaware
Decided January 18, 1967PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Chancellor:
This is the decision after final hearing on the petition for appointment of a guardian for Winfield S. Conner, Sr., under 12 Del. C. § 3914. The petition was filed by Anne Conner Biddle, daughter of Mr. Conner, on the grounds that her father is unable, because of advanced age or mental infirmity, to properly manage and care for his property. Mr. Conner appeared and opposed the petition.
Mr. Conner is 83 years of age and apparently in good physical condition. He is neat in appearance, courteous in manner, cheerful in disposition, and responsive to questioning. He seems serene,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Shelby v. FarveSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1912
- Frazer v. FrazerCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1861
- Guardianship of O'ConnorWisconsin Supreme Court · 1941
- In Re CainSuperior Court of Delaware · 1954
- Shepherd EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1958
3Cited by5 opinions
- Severns v. Wilmington Medical Center, Inc.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1980
- In re S. C. E.Court of Chancery of Delaware · 1977
- Brittingham v. RobertsonCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1971
- Chambers v. KaneSupreme Court of Delaware · 1981
- Matter of SCECourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1977