McCURDY v. ALBERTINA KERR HOMES, INC.


498 P.2d 392 (1972)

In the matter of the Application of Christine Elizabeth McCurdy (Nee Walton) for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Christine Elizabeth McCurdy (Nee Walton), Appellant, v. ALBERTINA KERR HOMES, INC., an Oregon Corporation, et al., Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon, Department 1.

Decided June 15, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

J.V. McGoodwin, Legal Aid Service, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for appellant.

George R. Waldum, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondents Albertina Kerr Homes, Inc., Fred A. Hutchinson and Doris D. Shafford.

Fred A. Granata, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondents John Doe and Jane Doe.

Before LANGTRY, P.J., and FOLEY and FORT, JJ.


FOLEY, Judge.

This is an appeal from a proceeding in habeas corpus in which the trial court found that plaintiff was not entitled to revoke her release for adoption and obtain custody of her child.1 The sole issue is whether ORS 418.270(5) prevented the mother from revoking her consent. Plaintiff contends that the statute is invalid under the due process and equal protection clauses. In the alternative, if this court should find the statute...

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