Thursday, May 23, 2013

Desanctis v. Pritchard case brief

Desanctis v. Pritchard case brief
803 A.2d 230 
 
CASE SYNOPSIS: Appellant former husband appealed the order of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas (Pennsylvania), dismissing the former husband's complaint and appellee former wife's counterclaim. The husband requested injunctive relief mandating shared custody of the wife's dog.

FACTS: The husband and wife were divorced. During their marriage, the wife bought a dog. Pursuant to their divorce, the parties entered into a property settlement dealing with the dog's future. The agreement stated that the dog was the wife's property, and the wife was to have full custody of the dog. Furthermore, the agreement provided for an arrangement allowing the husband to visit the dog. Afterwards, the wife moved away and no longer made the dog available for the husband's visits. The husband filed a complaint in equity. The appellate court found that any terms set forth in the agreement were void to the extent that they attempted to award custodial visitation with, or shared custody of, personal property. Because the dog was the wife's personal property, the wife could eliminate the husband's access to the dog.

CONCLUSION: The order was affirmed.

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