Legal Opinion

LaChance v. LaChance

Court of Special Appeals of Maryland

Decided November 5, 1975No. 154, September Term, 1975PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtOrth, C. J.

The martial attitude of William George LaChance (Husband) and Georgina C. LaChance (Wife) did not end with the dissolution of their marital status. The war between them over their domestic difficulties, marked by numerous skirmishes, both judicial and extra-judicial, could have ceased upon the signing of a decree on 14 January 1975 by the chancellor in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. 1 Each could have withdrawn from the field of battle without dishonor; neither was obliged to surrender unconditionally. Both obtained what they primarily sought — the termination of their status as…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Canaras v. Lift Truck Services, Inc.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1974
  2. Ray v. EuriceCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1952
  3. Cadem v. NannaCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1966
  4. Billmyre v. Sacred Heart Hospital of Sisters of Charity, Inc.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1975
  5. Speckler v. SpecklerCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1970

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Price v. PriceOhio Court of Appeals · 1982
  2. Terry v. TerryCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1981
  3. Brown v. BrownCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1976
  4. Stancill v. StancillCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1979
  5. Meyer v. MeyerCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1978

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