Askew v. Dupree
Supreme Court of Georgia
In Equity, in Pike Superior Court. Decision by Judge Cabaniss, November Term, 1859. James E. Dupree and his wife, Uriah E. Dupree, filed their bill in equity against Uriah Askew, for an account of the estate of Mrs. Dupree in defendant’s hands, as her guardian, and also to recover the remainder of her distributive share of the estate of her deceased father, in the hands of defendant, as administrator.
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In Equity, in Pike Superior Court. Decision by Judge Cabaniss, November Term, 1859. James E. Dupree and his wife, Uriah E. Dupree, filed their bill in equity against Uriah Askew, for an account of the estate of Mrs. Dupree in defendant’s hands, as her guardian, and also to recover the remainder of her distributive share of the estate of her deceased father, in the hands of defendant, as administrator. The bill alleged the marriage of complainants, and the right thereby of said James E., by virtue of said marriage to recover and receive the estate and amount belonging to and due his wife. To…
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court
Lumpkin, J.,
delivering the opinion.
As an act of justice to the ability and research of Judge Cabaniss, I have determined to publish his opinion in this case without alteration or abridgement. It is entitled to be preserved in a permanent form, asa monument of the learning and industry of that most excellent man and magistrate.
Says the Judge:
“ The bill is filed by James F. Dupree and his wife, Uriah E. Dupree, against Uriah Askew, to recover the amount due said Uriah E. Dupree from said Uriah Askew, as her guardian ; also, the remainder of her distributive share of the estate of…
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