Spence v. Levi
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Deen, Presiding Judge.
This case represents the second instance of Georgia appellate review of a proceeding for termination of parental rights under Code Ann. § 24A-3201 et seq. See In Re Levi, 131 Ga. App. 348 (206 SE2d 82). In that case, at page 352, it was held that the Act "is to be liberally construed toward the protection of the child whose well-being is threatened. Code Ann. § 24A-101. Deprivation of love and nurture is equally as serious as mental or physical disability.” The record is replete with indications that such is the case here: The initial abandonment proceedings and removal…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Willingham v. WillinghamSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941
- In Re LeviCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- Sears v. MinchewSupreme Court of Georgia · 1956
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- In the Interest of M. A. C.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1979
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- R. C. N. v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
- Moss v. MossCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
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