Guevara v. Inland Steel Co.

DISSENTING OPINION

Royse, J.

— I do not agree with the majority opinion in this case. In my opinion the construction they have placed on § 40-1403a, Burns’ 1940 Replacement (1947 Supp.) ; Acts 1947, ch. 162, § 8, p. 523, not only completely destroys the legislative objective of this Act but it is in conflict with universally recognized rules of law on the subject of marriage.

“Marriage is the institution that is the foundation of the family and of society. It is regarded as basic to morality and civilization, and of vital interest to society and the state, greater even than the private interests…