State Ex Rel. Bearden v. American Surety Co.

This is an action initiated in the Circuit Court of Butler Cpunty by the plaintiff on the bond of John W. Young, deceased, formerly guardian of the person and estate of the relator, James P. Bearden, who was at the time a person of unsound mind and incapable of managing his affairs, for the recovery of $2147.85, alleged to have been wrongfully and unlawfully expended by said John W. Young as said guardian.

■ The petition is in two counts. For the purpose of this opinion it is unnecessary to set them out at length. The answer to each of the counts is a general denial. In addition, and as an…