Zander v. Cahow

The proceeding is in probate for the appointment of a guardian. The jury found the appellant to be a person of unsound mind, and the court appointed a guardian of his property.

The appellant was, at the time of the trial, 76 or 78 years of age, and a widower. He has four children, all adults. The appellee is the only daughter, and there are three sons, Elmer, Ralph, and Frank. He owns a farm of 240 acres, upon which there is a mortgage for $12,000; a town property, where he lives alone, for which he paid $900 many years ago, and which is now assessed for taxation at $1,600; and $500 in Liberty…