Guardianship of Danneker

Citations

• 1 Coffey 4

Syllabus

<p>Guardianship—Custody and Welfare of Child.—In appointing a guardian and awarding the custody of a child, the court is bound to do what in its judgment appears to be for the best interest of the child in respect to its temporal, its mental and moral welfare.</p> <p>Guardianship.—The Affection of a Child for the Person seeking its custody as guardian is always given consideration by the court.</p> <p>Guardianship—Social and Private Life of Guardian.—It is the duty of the court to inquire into the social relations and private life of a person seeking to be appointed guardian of a child, so far as they may affect the child’s welfare.</p> <p>Evidence—Inference from Failure to Produce.—The failure of a party to produce evidence within his power to produce is a circumstance to be taken against him.</p> <p>Record.—Matters Prejudicial to the Character of any person will be excluded from the record when not essential to a proper decision.</p>