1832.

LAWS OF MARYLAND.

CHAP. 148.

said George M. Tyler, after he shall have become, by law,
independent of the restraints of parental authority, so as
to save him from the evil effects of his unfortunate propen-
sities, from the machinations of the unprincipled, and

Authority to ap-

point trustee of

his property

Section 1 . Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Ma-
ryland, That it shall and may be lawful for the County
Court of Frederick county, sitting as a Court of Chancery,
upon the application by petition in writing of the said
Dr. William Bradly Tyler, or of any other relation, or
next friend of the said George M. Tyler, in case of the
death, or other inability of the said Dr. William Bradly
Tyler to act in the premises, to pass an order or decree
declaring the said George M. Tyler a ward of the said
Court, incompetent to make a valid contract; and there-
upon the said Court shall appoint some suitable person or
persons, trustee or trustees for the care, custody, and
charge of the person and estate of the said George M.
Tyler, in the same manner as if he had been duly found
by inquisition, upon the execution of a writ, de lunatico

Proviso

inquirendo, to be a person non compos mentis; Provided
nevertheless, that the said Court shall first be satisfied by
affidavits to be prepared, or by testimony to be taken in
open Court, or before a Commissioner to be specially as-
signed for that purpose, that the said George M. Tyler, is
incompetent to conduct himself with discretion, and man-
age his estate with ordinary prudence.

Period of applica-

tion

Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That such application by pe-
tition, in writing, as is mentioned "in the preceding section
may be made at any time after the passage of this act,
either during the minority of the said George M. Tyler, or
after; Provided, the same be made within the period of one
year after the passage of this act; and in case of such ap-
plication, during the minority of the said George M. Ty-
ler, and decree thereon, such decree shall avail, de bene

To take effect.

esse, to take effect in Operation next immediately after the
said George M. Tyler shall have attained his majority.

Certain laws es-
tended to affect G.

M.T.

Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That all or any of the provi-
sions of law, in force within this State, respecting idiots,
lunatics, or persons non compos mentis, shall be deemed
to extend, and the same are hereby declared to extend so
far as the same may be applicable, and not inconsistent
with the provisions of this act, to the case of the said
George M. Tyler, as well with respect to forms of preced-
ing as with respect to any decree or order for the care and
disposal of his person, and for the management and dis-
position of his estate.