Legal Opinion
In Re Palmer
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided June 4, 1980No. Civ. 2111, 2112PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is a child custody case.
On December 11, 1978, James and Kayren Pierce filed two petitions in Jefferson County Juvenile Court seeking to terminate the parental rights of the natural parents of Hobart Houston Palmer, IV and Dick Horton Palmer and to obtain permanent custody of the children.
The two petitions were consolidated for hearing. After a hearing, the trial court terminated the parental rights of the natural parents, Hobart H. Palmer and Diane Palmer, and gave permanent custody to the petitioners, the Pierces. The Palmers appeal.
The Palmers contend that the trial court's findings…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- May v. AndersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1953
- Borsdorf v. MillsCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1973
- Kelley v. STATE DEPT. OF PENSIONS AND SEC.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1979
- Smith v. JonesSupreme Court of Alabama · 1963
- Strickland v. OsbornCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1976
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Ex Parte MathewsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1983
- Matter of MooreCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1985
- Ex Parte JohnsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1985
- Hamilton v. StateCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1982
- Vinson v. AGAPE of Central Alabama, Inc.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1982
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