In re Incompetency of McDonnell

OWEN, Judge.

In May, 1968, at the age of 73, Helen F. McDonnell was adjudged mentally incompetent. Subsequently, in a separate proceeding, the court appointed guardians for both the person and property of Mrs. McDonnell. In May, 1970, Mrs. McDonnell’s sister filed a petition seeking restoration of competency pursuant to the provisions of Section 394.22(15), F.S.1969, F.S.A. A hearing was held in May, 1971, and Mrs. McDonnell appeals from the order denying the petition for restoration of competency.

Appellant contends, and we agree, that the trial court misconstrued the legal effect of the…