STONEBRINK v. STONEBRINK


468 P.2d 546 (1970)

Earl L. STONEBRINK, Appellant, v. Jo Anna STONEBRINK, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon, Department 1.

Decided April 23, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert E. Swift, Newberg, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Swift & Swift, Newberg.

Jack C. Nulsen, Jr., Newberg, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and FORT and BRANCHFIELD, JJ.


FORT, Judge.

These two appeals challenge separate awards of custody of three minor children to the defendant mother.

In April 1968, plaintiff father filed suit for divorce. In his duly verified complaint he alleged that the mother was a fit and proper person to be awarded the custody of the children. His prayer specifically sought the award of custody to her. The case was tried as a default matter.

At the trial, plaintiff testified:

"Q Where...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases