Wynne v. Always

1 N.C. 554
Procedural entryThis page is a short order in Wynne v. Always. Read the opinion of the Court — 5 N.C. 38
Supreme Court of North Carolina·Decided December 15, 1804·Published

Opinion

By the Court.

Guardianship in focage departed with tenure in focage. The court is not bound to appoint the next of kin, or the person [555]*555chosen by a minor above fourteen years of age; but by virtue of the act of Assembly, may, and ought, to appoint that person who, in their discretion, they believe will best execute the duties of the appointment.

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