Legal Opinion

Schumm v. Berg

California Supreme Court

Decided May 11, 1951No. L. A. 21830PublishedCited by 43 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCarter, J.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment of dismissal entered after defendants’ demurrer was sustained without leave to amend in an action against a father’s estate on a contract for the support and education of an illegitimate child.

Plaintiff, Johan Richard Wallace Schumm, is a minor born on February 7,1948; he prosecutes the action by his guardian ad litem, Kay Whyner. Defendants are the executors of the estate of Wallace Beery, deceased. According to the complaint, the following facts appear: Plaintiff is the son of Beery and Gloria Schumm, neither of whom was married. He was conceived as the…

2Cases cited17 opinions

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  3. Murnick v. City of Asbury ParkSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1984
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  5. Kyne v. KyneCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1940

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