Carlin v. Fischer

John J. Carlin became wealthy over the years operating amusement parks. His two sons, led by Richard M. Carlin, a member of the Baltimore Bar, and his two daughters, led by Elizabeth Carlin Fischer, who with her husband lived with her father, haggled over his wealth and the control of his affairs both before and after his death. Their efforts brought about the litigation we are asked to review in this appeal.

In late 1953 the Circuit Court No. 2 of Baltimore declared Mr. Carlin incompetent and appointed Richard and another lawyer, representing the daughters, as his trustees. Mr. Carlin died in…