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· 7/1/1877

Lincoln v. Alexander

Citations

  • 52 Cal. 482

Syllabus

<p>Estates of Minors—Interest of Guardian.—The guardian of a minor’s estate has an authority coupled with an interest in the estate — not a bare authority.</p> <p>Idem— Legislative Power over Guardian’s Interest.—Where a duly qualified and acting statutory guardian has charge of a minor’s estate, the Legislature cannot by special act empower another party to dispose of the estate. Such an act would be judicial in its nature, and therefore unconstitutional.</p>

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