Legal Opinion
In Re Washam's Estate
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided September 13, 1961No. 39180PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
DAVISON, Justice.
This is an appeal from a District Court judgment refusing to appoint a guardian.
Margaret Lomax filed her petition in the County Court of Okmulgee County praying that she be appointed guardian of the person and estate of her father, Luther F. Washam. The petition alleged that Washam was incompetent to manage his property and affairs. After hearing evidence the County Court, on January 27, 1960, made an order appointing her such guardian. Washam appealed to the District Court.
The District Court heard the matter de novo on March 4, 1960, and refused to appoint a guardian.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In Re Guardianship of Winnett v. RiberSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1925
- Armstrong v. MartinSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1950
- Plumer v. PearceSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1953
3Cited by1 opinion
- In Re Washam's EstateSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1961