In re the Application for the Appointment of a Committee of the Person & Property of Welch

Order confirming findings of the jury and appointing committees, etc., modified on the facts as matter of discretion by reducing the allowance of costs and counsel fees from $1,200 to $700 and as modified affirmed, without costs of this appeal to either party. Order denying motion for a new trial affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: The order before us, made in a proceeding instituted by a town welfare officer under section 1359 of the Civil Practice Act, confirms the finding of a jury that the respondent is incompetent to manage herself or her affairs in consequence of imbecility arising…