Legal Opinion

McGary v. Children's Agency

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided January 27, 1948PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Siler

— Affirming.

Upon petition for writ of habeas corpus against Lillian McGary and her husband, Robert McGary, appellants, the Children’s Agency, a charitable organization of Louisville, appellee, obtained judgment for custody of Robert D. Bell, a 3 year old child. The Me-Garys appeal.

It is contended that the judgment should be reversed because (A) the chancellor did not hear or consider appellants’ evidence pertaining to the welfare of this child and therefore did not render judgment on the basis of the child’s best interest and because (B) appellee is estopped…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Hodge Tobacco Co. v. SextonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1915
  2. Lacey v. LayneCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1921
  3. Bush v. Chenault'sCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1917
  4. Thomas v. SprinkleCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1945
  5. Merrell v. MerrellCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1946

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Lewis v. Louisville & Jefferson County Children's HomeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1949

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