Anderson v. Smith

1. Where one is alleged to be insane and likely to do herself bodily harm or injury, and is subject to be committed to the State Hospital, and to have a guardian appointed, the court of ordinary of the county in which the subject is alleged to be in such condition, has jurisdiction to entertain and pass upon the petition of lunacy in such county, at such time, although the legal residence of such subject is in another county of this State.

2. "Nearest adult relatives" to be served with notice as specified under the Code, § 49-604, includes the husband or wife.

3. When an appeal is made to the…