Speer v. Speer

2 Citing cases

  1. Brown v. Brown

    150 S.E.2d 615 (Ga. 1966)   Cited 9 times

    This court has construed §§ 30-127 and 74-107 together in decisions involving the custody of minor children in divorce actions, and has recognized the right of the trial judge to exercise a sound legal discretion, looking to the best interest of the child or children, in awarding custody of the children. Lynn v. Lynn, 202 Ga. 776 ( 44 S.E.2d 769); Adams v. Adams, 206 Ga. 881 ( 59 S.E.2d 366); Speer v. Speer, 217 Ga. 341 ( 122 S.E.2d 84). In Everritt v. Everritt, 217 Ga. 425 ( 122 S.E.2d 920), it was held: "This being a contest between a mother and father over their minor child, and the evidence respecting the fitness of the parties being in conflict, the discretion of the trial judge in making an award will not be controlled by this court."

  2. Everritt v. Everritt

    122 S.E.2d 920 (Ga. 1961)   Cited 2 times
    In Everritt v. Everritt, 217 Ga. 425 (122 S.E.2d 920), it was held: "This being a contest between a mother and father over their minor child, and the evidence respecting the fitness of the parties being in conflict, the discretion of the trial judge in making an award will not be controlled by this court."

    Code Ann. § 30-127. Speer v. Speer, 217 Ga. 341 ( 122 S.E.2d 84); Bignon v. Bignon, 202 Ga. 141 ( 42 S.E.2d 426). Judgment affirmed. All the Justices concur.