Legal Opinion

Arthur's Case

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided April 18, 1939No. Appeal, 159PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

Kate Arthur by petition prayed that the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County adjudge her cousin, Harry Arthur, a weak-minded person and appoint a guardian for his estate. Many witnesses were called and examined, including the respondent himself. The hearing resulted in a decree adjudging Harry Arthur to be a weak-minded person, unable to take care of his property, and in consequence thereof, liable to dissipate or lose the same or become the victim of designing persons. Petitioner recommended the appointment of W. Kenneth Sworb as guardian; respondent suggested the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Voshake's EstateSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1936
  2. Gorgas v. SaxmanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1907
  3. Graham v. MillerSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1914

3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Ryman's CaseSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1939
  2. Myers EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1959
  3. Coulter EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1962
  4. Owens AppealSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1950
  5. Sigel EstateSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1951

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