Pan-American Life Ins. v. Crymes

I concur in the view of the per curiam opinion that the court had jurisdiction and power to appoint J. D. Crymes, Sr., as guardian of J. D. Crymes, Jr., and also in the conclusion that the guardian had power under section 1885, Code 1930, to borrow funds from himself by giving proper security under the order of the court made in that behalf.

I dissent from the conclusion that, on the statement of the bill taken in connection with the exhibits thereto, there was any fraud practiced on the court. The guardian was rightfully in custody of the funds, and the sureties on his bond are not liable…