Chase v. Bartlett

1. The general principle that the court first taking jurisdiction will retain it (Civil Code, .§ 4540) has no application under the facts of this case.

2. Under the general, inherent powers of a court of equity, the judge of *41the superior court, presiding as chancellor, is specially vested with the authority and power to superintend and care for both the person and property of a minor. Where a petition is filed relative to an infant’s estate or person, which seeks relief against several persons, one of whom is a resident of the county where the petition is filed, the superior court acquires…