Legal Opinion
County of Fresno v. Walker
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 6, 1981No. Civ. 5189Published
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
ZENOVICH, J.
The County of Fresno filed a “Complaint for Establishment of Child Support Obligation and for Reimbursement of Public Assistance” against respondent Billie Walker, alleging that (1) he was the natural father of Renee Walker, (2) that he had a present duty to support her, and (3) that he should refund the County of Fresno for public assistance provided her during a given time period.
The novel question before us is whether, under Civil Code section 208, an abandonment without just cause by a child requires a permanent relinquishment of submission to parental control.
Renee…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- In re Roe v. DoeNew York Court of Appeals · 1971
- Matter of CozzaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1912
- Jolicoeur v. MihalyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1971
- Parker v. StageNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
- Tulare County Welfare Department v. Carolyn M.California Court of Appeal · 1975
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