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In the matter of the appeal from the decree of the Hudson county orphanscourt allowing certain exceptions to the accounts of MARGARET LEONARD,guardian of Thomas Mannion et al., minors.

1. A guardian may do anything within the scope of his powers without the least risk of personal liability for the consequences of his acts, provided he exercises the care and judgment of a man of ordinary prudence and sagacity.

2. Where a person occupying the position of trustee acts in good faith and with the sense and discretion that he would use in his private affairs in relying upon the advice or assistance of a supposedly competent attorney, he is excused from losses suffered through the error or criminal conduct of the attorney.

PER CURIAM.

The decree appealed from will be affirmed, for the reasons stated in the opinion filed in the court below by Vice-Ordinary Fielder.

For affirmance — THE CHIEF-JUSTICE, TRENCHARD, CAMPBELL, LLOYD, CASE, BODINE, DALY, DONGES, VAN BUSKIRK, McGLENNON, KAYS, HETFIELD, DEAR, WELLS, JJ. 14.

For reversal — None.

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IN RE LEONARD
(Oct 20, 1930)