Court of Appeals of North Carolina November 13, 1968, 6828SC302 (In Re the Custody of Owenby)

Campbell, J.

Ordinarily, if a suitable person, the mother of an illegitimate child is its natural guardian and, as such, has the legal right to its custody, care and control.

Jolly v. Queen,

264 N.C. 711, 142 S.E. 2d 592.