Moore v. Nicholls

The facts of the case are fully stated in the opinion of the court, delivered by

Pouter, J.

This is an action by a minor arrived at the age of majority to compel his tutor to render an account. In the petition it is alleged that the sum of twenty thousand dollars is due, and judgment is prayed for that amount. It also contains an allegation, that the tutor has removed from the state, and there is a prayer that a curator ad hoc may be appointed to represent him.

A curator was appointed in pursuance to this prayer who filed a plea to the jurisdiction of the court. It was overruled, and the cause…