Legal Opinion
Continental Insurance v. Estate of Rowan
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided May 17, 1971No. 5-5571PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
George Rose Smith, Justice.
On June 6, 1968, Florida Rowan was appointed guardian of the estate of her minor son, Andrew David Rowan, Jr. Mrs. Rowan’s $9,000 guardian’s bond was signed by the appellant, Continental Insurance Companies, as surety. Thereafter the probate court, on its motion, removed Mrs. Rowan as guardian, because of her failure to file an inventory of the assets of the estate. The court appointed L. E. Henson as guardian in succession.
In April, 1970, the guardian in succession filed a motion for judgment against Continental in the amount of whatever funds Mrs. Rowan had…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Fausett Builders, Inc. v. Globe Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1952
- Statham v. BrookeSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1919
3Cited by4 opinions
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