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IN RE JACKSON'S ADOPTION

364 S.W.2d 906 (1963)

In the Matter of the ADOPTION OF Deborah Jean JACKSON and Pamela Kay Jackson, Minors. Charles Monroe JACKSON, Jr. and Norma Faye Jackson v. Gerald Ray GOAD.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

February 7, 1963.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Chandler, Manire & Chandler, Memphis, for petitioners.

Bess Blake, General Counsel, Department of Public Welfare, Nashville, amicus curiae.

WHITE, Justice.

The Chancellor was of the opinion that this Court should construe the statutes hereinafter considered for the purpose of laying at rest any controversy that might arise in the future about the validity of the adoption sought to be accomplished herein. He, therefore, dismissed the petition in order that an appeal might be perfected. The Court of Appeals entertained the same view and consequently affirmed the action of the Chancellor. Upon proper petition...

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