Legal Opinion

Commonwealth Ex Rel. Ruczynski v. Powers

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided March 22, 1966No. Appeal, 130PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Musmanno,

Renee Gunther fell from the path from which so many erring sisters down through the ages haye slipped and, in consequence, an entirely innocent being is now in a court of law, a helpless chip on the bewildering ocean of litigation. It is the responsibility of the law to guide this human mite into a harbor of refuge, protection, care and assured future well-being.

In discharging its responsibility in this respect, the Court is being assisted by the advice, counsel, persuasion and entreaty of two parties, each sincerely convinced that it can provide the better…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Commonwealth Ex Rel. Children's Aid Society v. GardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1949
  2. Commonwealth ex rel. Shroad v. SmithSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1956
  3. Gunther Adoption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1965

3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Commonwealth Ex Rel. Grimes v. YackSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
  2. Snellgrose Adoption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1968
  3. Commonwealth ex rel. Rainford v. CirilloSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1972
  4. Commonwealth Ex Rel. Staunton v. AustinSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1966
  5. DeNillo v. DeNilloSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1987

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