5 Abb. Pr. 96
Decided November 15, 1868
New York Supreme Court · decided 1868-11-15
In the month of September, 1865, Griffin was declared a lunatic. His wife and one George E. Ranous were appointed committee of his person, and Ranous was also appointed committee of the property and estate of the lunatic. In July, 1868, Mrs. Griffin applied by petition to have Ranous removed, making various charges against him. The matter was heard on affidavits before Mr. Justice Cardozo, who removed Ranous, and substituted James M. Sweeney, Esq., in his place.
Decided 1868-11-15
¶1—The court may always change its officer, whenever it thinks proper to do so. It is a matter resting wholly in discretion, and cannot be reviewed. The order below is not appealable, and the appeal must be dismissed with costs.
¶2Ordered accordingly.
¶3 Present, Barnard, P. J., and Ingraham and Cardozo, JJ.