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STROBEL v. GARRISON

459 P.2d 1001 (1969)

In the matter of the Application of Vikki STROBEL for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Vikki Strobel, Respondent, v. Orville GARRISON and Waverly Childrens Home, an Oregon Corporation, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided October 22, 1969.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank Bosch and Philip A. Joss, Portland, argued the cause for appellants. On the briefs were Joss, Bosch & Burns, Portland, and James A. Pearson, Eugene, as amicus curiae.

James W. Durham, Jr., Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Durham, Smith & Todd, Portland.

O'CONNELL, Justice.

This is a proceeding in habeas corpus brought by plaintiff to obtain the custody of her infant child. Defendants appeal from a judgment ordering defendants to deliver the child to plaintiff.

In July, 1967 plaintiff, fifteen years of age and unwed conceived a child. In February, 1968 plaintiff entered the Salvation Army's White Shield Home for expectant unwed mothers. While there plaintiff informed the social service supervisor that she...

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