Hawkyard v. People

In a lunacy proceeding under chapter 105, ’35 C.S.A., it was adjudged that George E. Hawkyard was, by reason of old age and weakness of mind, incapable unassisted to properly manage and take care of himself or his property, and thereafter a conservatrix was appointed to take and have the care of his person and the custody and management of his estate. Hawkyard seeks a reversal of both judgments by writ of error. For convenience only, Hawkyard will be herein designated as defendant.

At a hearting before the lunacy commission, composed of two reputable and prominent physicians and surgeons in…