Thompson, Adm'r v. State Hospital of Ark.

The question for determination is the liability of the estate of a deceased insane person for his or her keep in the State Hospital, confined there on the finding and decision of the county and probate judge, where the estate of such person, over and above all indebtedness, “is more than sufficient for the support of all Ms (or her) natural dependents.”

The facts are stipulated. Della Pinkston was found to be incompetent and committed to the State Hospital on January 16, 1937. A guardian was appointed for her person and estate on January 19, 1937. On May 7, 1937, tlie guardian was authorized…