Blunt v. Cartwright

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant Dane Arnell Blunt appeals the order of the Phillips County Probate Court appointing Appellees Jerry and Vallie Cartwright as guardians of the estate and person of their six-year-old granddaughter, Dana Nacole Blunt. For reversal, Appellant argues that (1) venue was properly in Jefferson County; (2) the probate court erred in refusing to recuse from the case; and (3) the probate court erred in appointing Appellees as guardians, rather than him. This appeal was certified to us from the court of appeals, pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. l-2(d). We affirm.

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