MENCHINE, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
Roger Howard (natural father) and Inez C. Todd (maternal grandmother) appeal to this Court from a decree of the Circuit Court for Washington County, whereby custody of Lori Lynn Howard, age 10 years, was awarded to her stepfather, James L. Gish. The mother of the child had died on May 21, 1976, from injuries sustained when she fell from a horse.
The litigation developed under the following circumstances:
Let's get started
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.
