Legal Opinion

McClaugherty v. McClaugherty

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided September 9, 1942No. Record No. 2475PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.

*55Phyllis McClaugherty, an infant, who sues by her mother and next friend, instituted this suit to require appellant, J. W. McClaugherty, to make provision for her maintenance and support.

The bill of complaint alleges that appellee is the legitimate daughter of appellant and her mother, Mae E. McClaugherty, and as such is entitled to the relief prayed for.

Appellant filed his answer to the bill of complaint, and while admitting that appellee was his daughter, specifically denied that she was his legitimate daughter, and, therefore, asked that the prayer of the bill for support and maintenance…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Offield v. DavisSupreme Court of Virginia · 1902
  2. Buchanan v. BuchananSupreme Court of Virginia · 1938
  3. Heflin v. HeflinSupreme Court of Virginia · 1941
  4. Beverlin v. BeverlinWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1887
  5. Sinclair v. YoungSupreme Court of Virginia · 1902

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3Cited by29 opinions

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  5. White v. WhiteSupreme Court of Virginia · 1943

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