McElheny v. Musick

Citations

• 63 Ill. 328

Syllabus

<p>' 1. GkrABDiAH—liability of. When a guardian, with a view of preserving an estate unimpaired until the heirs become of age, leases for a less sum than could be obtained from' ordinary yearly rents, first securing the approval of the probate court, and acts in manifest good faith, he is not liable for having failed to secure the higher rent.</p> <p>2. Same—error of judgment. A rule which would subject a guardian to a sort of fine for a mere error of judgment, is inapplicable to the character of the office.</p>