In re the Tutorship of Mossy

Toussaint Mossy, Jr., who died in 1838, left four minor children. His widow was confirmed as their natural tutrix, but sometime in 1842, she contracted a second marriage with André Rey, and, having failed to comply with the requisites of the law, was ipso facto deprived of the tutorship. Thereupon, the under-tutor made application to the Court of Probates, to convene a family meeting for the purpose of deliberating on the choice of a tutor. An order was granted accordingly; but before the meeting was held, the widow presented a petition praying to be re-appointed tutrix, which re-appointment…