In re Estate of Noble

Citations

• 178 Pa. 460
• 35 A. 859
• 1896 Pa. LEXIS 1191

Syllabus

<p>Guardian and ward — Investment.</p> <p>Where a guardian mingles his ward’s moneys so that it is impossible to trace investments he will be surcharged with interest on the principal, and it may be compounded on the surplus income, and his claims for commissions may be reduced.</p> <p>Where a guardian mingles his ward’s moneys with his own the doctrine of rests is inapplicable, and he will not be exempt from the payment of interest for the first six months during which he has held the trust fund.</p>