Application of C (J) [1985] IEHC 10 (25 July 1985)
The court determined that the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration in deciding custody applications.
- Citation
- [1985] IEHC 10
- Parties
- Applicant: C (J)
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 25 July 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Application / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Child Welfare, Custody
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Parties
C (J)
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Application / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to relief concerning the custody or welfare of a child
Ratio Decidendi
The court determined that the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration in deciding custody applications.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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