Legal Opinion
Clayton v. Kerbey
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided December 8, 1920No. 6252PublishedCited by 16 opinions
Appeal from District Court, Runnels County; J. O. Woodward, Judge. Action by C. W. Clayton against A. L. Kerbey and wife. Judgment for the defendants, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion.
The appellant is the father of Commell Clayton, a girl about six years of age. Appellees are the maternal grandparents of said child. The mother of the child died in February, 1918, since which time she has been in the custody of appellees. Both appellant and appellees bear the reputation of being honorable citizens. Each party is financially able to care for and educate the child.
The case was submitted upon the following special issues:
"Question No. 1: Do you find that C. W. Clayton, the father of the minor, Commell Clayton, is in any wise disqualified to have the care, custody, and…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Legate v. LegateTexas Supreme Court · 1894
- State Ex Rel. Wood v. DeatonTexas Supreme Court · 1900
- Schneider v. SchwabeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1912
- Carter v. LambertCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1919
- Smith v. LongCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1915
3Cited by16 opinions
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- Kendall v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1921
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