Guardianship of Nelson

The principal issue to be decided on this appeal is whether, in a proceeding under sec. 319.27, Stats., to settle the final account of a guardian, an interested party may challenge collaterally the jurisdiction of the court that made the initial guardianship appointment, and whether such interested party may also challenge collaterally the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the finding of incompetency in the initial proceeding leading to the appointment of the guardian.

Ch. 319, Stats., entitled “Guardians and Wards” is wholly a product of legislative action. While there are no express…