Frederickson v. American Surety Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Becker county to recover $1,191.24 upon defendant’s bond as surety for Torvald Nelson, as guardian of plaintiff. The answer set up the defense mentioned in the second paragraph of the opinion. The case was tried before Roeser, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff for $1,181.34. From the judgment entered pursuant to ,the order for judgment, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, C. J.
The facts in the case are as follows: One Nelson was by the probate court of Becker county duly appointed guardian of the property and estate of plaintiff during his minority. Nelson duly qualified and executed with defendant as surety the usual guardian’s general bond conditioned, among other things, that the guardian should well and faithfully discharge all the duties of his trust according to law. The property of the ward consisted of a small amount of money, and certain real estate situated in Becker county. Not long after the appointment, the guardian petitioned the probate court for…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Crosby v. TimolatSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
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