Legal Opinion
Andrade v. Jackson
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided May 14, 1979No. 12687PublishedCited by 61 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GALLAGHER, Associate Judge:
This case raises questions concerning the jurisdiction of the Superior Court Family Division to annul a marriage, to determine the existence of a common-law marriage, and to declare paternity after the death of the putative spouse/parent. Appellant’s (plaintiff’s) situation is unusual. Her “childhood sweetheart,” decedent in this case, moved to the District of Columbia in 1971 from their native country, El Salvador. Decedent’s plan was to earn enough money in the United States to send for appellant, marry her, and live with her in this country. Unable to obtain…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Loughran v. LoughranSupreme Court of the United States · 1934
- Watkins v. RivesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1941
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