Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the letter contained a clear and unequivocal request for guardianship on one's own petition under Art. 372 ZGB.
Decisione estratta
No. The true will of the applicant was not directed at such a radical measure; the request did not clearly and unmistakably ask for guardianship within the meaning of Art. 372 ZGB.
Motivazione estratta
The authority had to look beyond the literal wording and ascertain the applicant's real intention. Although the terms guardianship and guardian were used, the applicant wanted to preserve a degree of independence, so the necessary clear request was absent.