Guardianship of Gordon

This is an appeal from an order denying the petition of James E. Gordon for restoration to competency.

Petitioner, on December 23, 1935, after many years of drinking to excess, was committed to the Napa State Hospital, suffering from delirium tremens. At the time of his commitment he owned a rooming house in Napa, which he operated, and where he lived. On January 13, 1936, his son, James E. Gordon, Jr., was appointed guardian of his person and estate. On June 22, 1936, petitioner was discharged from the state hospital upon the ground that he had recovered. He was thereupon permitted by his…