Barela v. Roberts

Citations

• 34 Tex. 554

Syllabus

<p>1. On the death of the mother of an illegitimate child, the putative father is entitled to the guardianship. This r'ght is impliedly recognized by the statute of this State, article 3884, Pasclial’s Digest.</p> <p>S. The law should never receive such a construction as would tend to dry up the sources of natural affection. A child, though illegi tímate, should not be denied all claim to the protection and love of iti father ; nor should the lather be denied the privilege of assuming voluntarily his parental duties and responsibilities.</p>