Halett v. Patrick

Citations

• 49 Cal. 590

Syllabus

<p>Güabdian oe Insane Pebson.—On filing the proper petition for the appointment of a guardian of the person and estate of one alleged to be insane, and on giving the notice required by the Statute, the Probate Court acquires jurisdiction to adjudicate the question of insanity, and to select a guardian, and is not restricted as to the person to be appointed guardian, even if the petition asks that the petitioner be-^ppointed.</p> <p>Idem.—In such case, if the petitioner is appointed and fails to give the required bond, the Court may, in the same proceeding, appoint another person as guardian without a new notice, even if the person thus appointed files a petition asking for the appointment. The second appointment is a step in the original proceeding. Notice having been given of the original application, the person notified must take notice of every subsequent step.</p>