Legal Opinion · Dissent

Forbes v. Warren

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided February 13, 1939No. 33398Published

1Dissent

Ethridge, J.,

delivered a dissenting opinion.

The evidence in the case amply warranted the findings; and the law, as applied to these findings, sustains the decree rendered, and the case should be affirmed.

In human relations there are often heartbreaking situations which unfortunately cannot he avoided. The law of necessity must deal with these human relations, and operate under general rules, so that citizens and courts may act in accordance with the law.

In the argument before Division B of this Court it was admitted that the appellee, Warren, and his wife were suitable persons to have charge…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Meyer v. NebraskaSupreme Court of the United States · 1923
  2. Pierce v. Society of SistersSupreme Court of the United States · 1925
  3. Weir v. MarleySupreme Court of Missouri · 1889
  4. Bartels v. IowaSupreme Court of the United States · 1923
  5. Hibbette v. BainesMississippi Supreme Court · 1900

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