Fenner v. Strickland

This is a contest over the guardianship and, consequently, custody of William Howard Fenner, commonly *115referred to as Billy. Billy was bom March 2, 1967. The present litigation is between Billy’s maternal grandfather William L. Strickland, appellant, and his father Laurence Howard Fenner, appellee. Appellant was appointed guardian in the county court. The District Court reversed the judgment and awarded appellee custody. We reverse the judgment of the District Court.

Appellee spent several years in the United States Navy. He was discharged due to a nervous reaction causing stomach problems and…