STATE v. BLUM


463 P.2d 367 (1970)

In the matter of David Eugene Blum, a Minor Child. STATE of Oregon, Respondent, v. Carlene BLUM, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided January 8, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ted E. Runstein, Legal Aid Service, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Ronald I. Gevurtz, Legal Aid Service, Portland.

Elizabeth Preston, Deputy Dist. Atty., Portland, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were George Van, Hoomissen, Dist. Atty., and Richard J. Knapp, Deputy Dist. Atty., Portland.


LANGTRY, Judge.

This appeal questions whether the parental rights of a mentally ill mother of an illegitimate child may be terminated under the provisions of ORS 419.523(2) (a). The defendant is unable to provide physical or emotional care for the child, and competent medical testimony indicates her condition is probably permanent.

The child involved was born September 30, 1962, and is one of the defendant's three children. The defendant was committed to Dammasch...

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