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IN RE THORNTON

No. 41,287

184 Kan. 551 (1959)

337 P.2d 1027

In the Matter of the Adoption of ROBERT ERNEST EDWARD THORNTON, a Minor Child. (VELMA I. THORNTON, Appellant, v. EDNA THORNTON, now EDNA HONSINGER, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Kansas.

Opinion filed April 11, 1959.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Samuel C. Jackson and Elisha Scott, both of Topeka, argued the cause, and John J. Scott and Charles S. Scott, both of Topeka, were with them on the briefs for the appellant.

Hal C. Davis, of Topeka, argued the cause, filed a counter abstract but filed no brief for the appellee.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

PARKER, C.J.:

This appeal, here on an order overruling a demurrer to evidence in the district court, stems from an adoption proceeding.

At the outset it should be stated that after a careful examination of the record we have concluded that a historical review of all facts, events and proceedings bearing on the case is required in order to give readers of this opinion...

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