Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children v. Tyler

Citations

• 116 La. 425
• 40 So. 784
• 1906 La. LEXIS 510

Syllabus

<p>1. Infants — Custody — Commitment to Society.</p> <p>A young child was placed in charge of plaintiff society by one of the district courts for its protection, and to find a home for her, authorized by Act No. 79, p. 91, of 1894.</p> <p>2. Same—Discharge of Trust.</p> <p>The society properly discharged its trust, and found a home for the child, as it thought, temporarily.</p> <p>3. Same.</p> <p>The child was well-behaved, attended school, and in time she was in favor at her new home. She is now old enough to exercise some judgment in a matter of great importance to her. She desires to remain.</p> <p>4. Same.</p> <p>Some difference arose between the plaintiff and defendant, each prompted by the highest motives.</p> <p>5. Same—Jurisdiction to Determine.</p> <p>The young girl not now being within the jurisdiction of the court of first instance, the court in whose jurisdiction she is at present has jurisdiction to decide the differences which have arisen. Sold, that the young girl can be permitted to remain at her present home.</p> <p>Provosty, J., dissenting.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>