Legal Opinion

Bjorneby v. Bjorneby

Washington Supreme Court

Decided July 28, 1960No. 35396PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFoster, J.

— Respondent husband sued for divorce. Appellant wife cross-complained. Each was granted a divorce. The parties’ three children were awarded to the husband on the condition that his mother, who was specifically found to be a fit person, would assist in the children’s care. The wife appeals from the custody provisions.

Appellant contends that, because the trial court failed to make a specific finding that the husband was a fit person to care for the children, the custody award was erroneous, and the case should be remanded' for further proceedings. In support, she cites Potter v. Potter, 46 Wn.…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Thorndike v. Hesperian Orchards, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1959
  2. Malfait v. MalfaitWashington Supreme Court · 1959
  3. Patterson v. PattersonWashington Supreme Court · 1957
  4. Johnson v. JohnsonWashington Supreme Court · 1958
  5. Stewart v. SmithWashington Supreme Court · 1960

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. In Re the Marriage of NicholsonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1977
  2. In Re Kleinlein's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1961
  3. DeBlasio v. Town of KittitasWashington Supreme Court · 1960
  4. Andersen v. AndersenWashington Supreme Court · 1969
  5. In Re the Marriage of DalthorpCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1979

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