Legal Opinion
In Re Erich
Court of Chancery of Delaware
Decided May 4, 1973PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Chancellor:
Dr. Karl S. and his wife Joanna died in an automobile accident in Jamaica on February 24, 1973. They were the parents of Erich, born May 31, 1972. Kristopher, age about 2 years and a brother to Erich, died from injuries received in the same accident. Neither Dr. S. nor his wife left written instructions as to the apppointment of a personal guardian for Erich. 1 Cross-petitions for such appointment have been filed by (a) Roman, the only brother of Dr. S. and his wife; (b) Gretchen, the only sister of Mrs. S. and her husband; (c) Martha, Dr. S.’s first wife (who divorced him…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Afroyim v. RuskSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Wilson v. MitchellSupreme Court of Colorado · 1910
- Commonwealth Ex Rel. Skurat v. GearhartSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1955
- Miracle v. MiracleSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1961
- In Re Two Minor ChildrenCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1971
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3Cited by3 opinions
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- Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children v. GuevaraSupreme Court of Delaware · 2001
- Martin v. SandDelaware Family Court · 1982