Ohrns v. Woodward
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Petition by Henry Ohrns for his appointment as testamentary guardian of Etta and Rosa Woodward,’ minors. The petition was denied in both the probate and circuit courts, and petitioner brings certiorari. One Mills D. Woodward died testate April 5, 1898. Appellant, Ohrns, was his executor, and Mr. Ohrns and the widow, Louise Woodward, were made testamentary guardians of the estate of his two children.
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Certiorari to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Petition by Henry Ohrns for his appointment as testamentary guardian of Etta and Rosa Woodward,’ minors. The petition was denied in both the probate and circuit courts, and petitioner brings certiorari. One Mills D. Woodward died testate April 5, 1898. Appellant, Ohrns, was his executor, and Mr. Ohrns and the widow, Louise Woodward, were made testamentary guardians of the estate of his two children. Controversies arose between Mr. Ohrns, the executor, and the widow in regard to her right to take her share under the statute or under the will. An appeal from the…
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
{after stating the facts'). The statute provides that every father may by his will appoint a guardian or guardians for his children. The statute contains a proviso that, when the mother of such children shall survive the father, the appointment of such guardian shall not be operative until approved by the judge of probate, and after opportunity offered to the mother to show cause in opposition thereto. 3 Comp. Laws, § 8706. The widow appeared and objected. A hearing was had, proofs taken, and the issue held by both the probate and circuit courts against the appellant’s contention. His reasons…
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