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METZKER v. SLOCUM

537 P.2d 74 (1975)

Debra Jo METZKER, by Velma Metzker, Her Guardian Ad Litem, Appellant, v. Randolph SLOCUM, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided June 19, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gregory G. Foote, Eugene, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Gary K. Jensen and Dwyer & Jensen, P.C., Eugene.

Jack L. Mattison, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were John E. Jaqua and Jaqua & Wheatley, Eugene.

HOLMAN, Justice.

Plaintiff, a minor child, brought this negligence action for damages for legal malpractice through her guardian ad litem. Plaintiff appeals from an order of dismissal after refusing to plead further when a demurrer was sustained to her complaint.

In substance, plaintiff's complaint alleges that defendant was retained by Velma and William Metzker, then husband and wife, to perfect an adoption of plaintiff. Defendant thereafter negligently failed...

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