Lynn v. Bensfield

The facts, as shown by the evidence, are as follows:

Early in January, 1929, appellant and his wife were living in San Diego. The wife was subject to epileptic spells, and because of her ill health, her brother, H. C. Lynn, husband of respondent, brought them to San Bernardino, took them into his home, and gave appellant employment as an automobile salesman. Thereafter, on January 29, 1929, the minor, Lyda Lynn Bensfield, was born, and on February 20, 1929, the mother died. The child was a weakling and needed especial care. The respondent, with the consent of appellant, took charge of the…