Legal Opinion
State, Ex Rel. v. Hamans, Et Ux
Supreme Court of Florida
Decided January 21, 1935PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBuford, J.
The writs of error bring for review two judgments of the Circuit Court of Polk County in a habeas corpus proceeding instituted by a mother to acquire custody and control of a girl child of the age of 6 years, wherein the child was remanded to custody of the respondents.
The controlling question presented here for our consideration is whether or not the evidence was sufficient to warrant the judgment.
In Witt v. Burford, 84 Fla. 21, 93 Sou. 186, we held: “While at common law the father has the paramount legal right to the custody and control of his legitimate minor children, the cardinal rule by…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Hancock v. DupreeSupreme Court of Florida · 1930
- Hall v. Seaboard Air Line Railway Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1921
- Witt v. BurfordSupreme Court of Florida · 1922
3Cited by13 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Sparks v. ReevesSupreme Court of Florida · 1957
- In Re Guardianship of DA McW.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983
- Johnson v. JohnsonDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1959
- Justice v. Van EepoelSupreme Court of Florida · 1961
- State Ex Rel. Bonsack v. CampbellSupreme Court of Florida · 1938
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