Legal Opinion
Magers v. Magers
Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma
Decided May 27, 1982No. 57163PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
REYNOLDS, Judge:
The District Court of Osage County acquired emergency jurisdiction in this case for the protection of the son and daughter of James Mager and Janice Mager, now Durham.
The son visited his father in Oklahoma in July, 1980 and revealed information which, if believed, could indicate that the child had been physically and sexually abused by Janice’s live-in boyfriend. Janice, a Texas resident, received notice of the assumption of jurisdiction by the Oklahoma court when she was served with copies of James’ petition and a temporary custody order granted him.
James and Janice had been…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Shelby-Downard Asphalt Co. v. EnyartSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1918
- Perry v. PonderCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1980
- Roberts v. District Court of Larimer Cty.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1979
- Smith v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 1979
- Holt v. DISTRICT COURT, ETC.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1981
3Cited by2 opinions
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