Legal Opinion
Wells v. Wells
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided May 13, 1966PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MONTGOMERY, Judge.
The custody of Henry Paul Wells, a small boy, is involved on this appeal. The fundamental question is what is best for him. The anticipated unhappiness of disappointed litigants must be ignored. Lewis v. Lewis, Ky., 343 S.W.2d 146. The contest is between the paternal grandparents, appellants, and the mother, appellee. The Chancellor awarded custody to the mother.
In arriving at a decision the Chancellor considered so-called confidential reports received from the Catholic Service, Steuben-ville, Ohio, Kentucky Department of Child Welfare and Ohio Department of Public Welfare.…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Smith v. HensonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1944
- Renfro v. RenfroCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1956
- Curry v. Farmers Livestock MarketCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1961
- York v. YorkCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1955
- Rh Kyle Furniture Company v. Russell Dry Goods CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1960
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Wells v. WellsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1967
- Sharp v. SharpCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1973
- In Re S____ M____ W____Missouri Court of Appeals · 1972
- Burberry v. BridgesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Batchelor v. FulcherCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1967
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