Brem v. Swander
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Des Moines District Court. — Hon. W. S. Withrow, Judge. Proceeding in probate, in which it was asked by plaintiff that letters of guardianship of his two minor children, which had been granted to defendant, should be revoked, and that the care and custody of said children be awarded to him. The court canceled the letters of guardianship as prayed, and ordered that letters be issued to plaintiff. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcClain, J.
There is much conflict in the record as to the respective qualifications of plaintiff and defendant for guardianship of the children in question, but the following material facts are not in controversy: The plaintiff had been engaged in business in Burlington, at one time in partnership with his father-in-law, Mailandt; his business being that of a merchant tailor. Eight or nine years ago he' removed with his family, consisting of his wife and three children, to California, where he was not successful in business, and where his wife seems to have been discontented. They returned to…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Miller v. MillerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
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- Guardianship of Mary v. HenrySupreme Court of Iowa · 1892
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