EACRET v. DEWS


500 P.2d 481 (1972)

In the matter of the Adoption of Patricia Lee Dews, a Minor. Marion I. EACRET and Evelyn M. Eacret, Respondents, v. Mary D. DEWS, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon, Department 1.

Decided August 25, 1972.

Rehearing Denied September 14, 1972.

Review Denied October 17, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vincent G. Ierulli, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Franklin, Bennett, Des Brisay & Jolles, Portland.

Robert P. Van Natta, St. Helens, argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Van Natta & Petersen, St. Helens.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and FORT and THORNTON, JJ.


THORNTON, Judge.

This appeal is from a decree allowing the petition to adopt Patricia Lee Dews, a minor. Petitioner Evelyn Eacret is the paternal grandmother of the minor child. Mrs. Eacret's present husband, Marion Eacret, joined her in the petition. The natural father, Thomas Dews, consented to the adoption. The natural mother, Mary Dews, withheld her consent and contested the adoption.

The petition for adoption was filed April 19, 1971. Jurisdiction to...

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