BARRETT v. BARRETT

No. 10433.

480 P.2d 910 (1971)

94 Idaho 64

Lydora M. BARRETT, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Roger (Mike) D. BARRETT, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Idaho.

February 11, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen Bistline, Sandpoint, for defendant-appellant.

Lyons & Hofmeister, Sandpoint, for plaintiff-respondent.


McQUADE, Chief Justice.

This appeal arises out of an award of custody of the minor son of appellant and respondent to the respondent, upon a decree of divorce obtained by the respondent, Lydora Barrett. The only issue on this appeal is whether the trial court judge abused his discretion in awarding custody of the child to respondent, the child's mother.

Appellant stresses the facts which he contends show that the child is mentally retarded and in need of extra...

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