Legal Opinion · Dissent

Blundi v. Blundi

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided October 14, 1952No. 48047Published

1DissentMantz, J.

(dissenting) — I'am unable to agree with the majority, opinion, and respectfully dissent.

It depends upon the fact situation. The welfare of the minor is one of the elements to be considered but as I view the cases it is not absolutely controlling. Preeedénts and statements of opinion by writers furnish little aid in situations like this. Suitability, character and conduct of the parties directly involved are not to be lost sight of. It goes without saying that an award of custody suitable and proper at the time may later show such a radical change that the prior award should be changed. That…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Jensen v. JensenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1946
  2. Bourquin v. BourquinMontana Supreme Court · 1930
  3. Freese v. FreeseSupreme Court of Iowa · 1946
  4. Wiseman v. TannerDistrict Court, W.D. Washington · 1914
  5. Evans v. LaneCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1911

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