New York Court of Chancery, 1831

In re Hopson

In re Hopson
New York Court of Chancery · Decided May 13, 1831
1 Edw. Ch. 8

Counsel

Mr. 8. B. H. Judah, for the petitioner., Mr. H. W. Warner, for the guardian, objected:

In re Hopson

Opinion of the Court

The Vice-Chancellor.

The petition does not set forth a single circumstance of misconduct on the part of the late guardian. But even if it did, I find no case where a person can be called upon to account through a petition, ¿fter the period of his guardianship has ceased. If the petitioner were under age, then; Under the rules and practice of the court, a bill Would be unnecessary.

In this case, the relation of guardian and ward has ceased; and the former is no longer an officer of the court. If the petitioner has any claim, he must file a bill.

Motion denied, with costs.

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