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· 2/3/1976

Guardianship of Schmidt v. Barkholtz

Citations

  • 237 N.W.2d 919
  • 71 Wis. 2d 317
  • 1976 Wisc. LEXIS 1231

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • term “suitable” broad enough to include all policy considerations which should be weighed by the court in determining child custody placements, including the best interests of the minor
  • the best interest of the child is controlling in guardianship proceedings
  • the best interest of the child is controlling in guardianship proceedings
  • the appointment of a guardian is within the trial court's discretion

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Judges: Hanley

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