Powers v. Chisman

Correctness of the judgment of the Boone Probate Court in denying appointment of a guardian of the person and estate of Elfie Learn Chisman as an incompetent person is the main issue on this appeal. The court’s order as to costs and certain fees is also questioned on appeal and cross-appeal.

Appellee, Elfie Learn Chisman, .is an elderly widow who returned to live in Harrison, Arkansas, with her sister, Allie M. Powers, from her home in Denver, Colorado, following the death of appellee’s husband in December, 1949. Before leaving Denver, appellee sold her home, and later deposited part of the…