Harris v. Hopkins

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Nunn.

Affirming.

While appellants were infants their land was sold by order of court in an action instituted by Joel C. Martin, as their guardian. The purpose of the action was to secure funds for their education. All the parties were properly before the court, and the land was within the jurisdiction of the court.

Martin, although plaintiff in the action and guardian for the infants, was purchaser at the decretal sale. The sale was confirmed and commissioner’s deed made to him May 2nd, 1890. The action was brought under section 489 of the Civil Code and the bond…