Legal Opinion

Metcalfe v. Nichol

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided November 21, 1955No. 5-766PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ed. P. McFaddiN, Associate Justice.

TMs appeal involves the guardianship of General Metcalfe. The inherent question is what is for the best interest of the ward: the questions actually posed relate to (a) the qualifications of the guardian, (b) requirements as to notice of annual reports, and (c) correctness of fees allowed the guardian and her attorney.

General Metcalfe is a retired officer of the United States Army; and the appellee, Mrs. Marjorie Nichol, is his step-daughter. General Metcalfe has no children or descendants; and the appellant, who lives in Seattle, Washington, is his only…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Collum v. HerveySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1928
  2. Kennedy v. KennedySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1943
  3. Mohr v. MohrSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1944
  4. Swindle v. RogersSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1934
  5. Sharp v. HimesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1917

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In Re Estate of DonnellyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1983
  2. Gibbins v. HancockSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1979
  3. In Re Estate of DonnellyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1983

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