IN RE ADOPTION OF S.

No. KCD 30089.

581 S.W.2d 113 (1979)

In re the ADOPTION OF S.

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

April 30, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert G. Neds, Roger D. Odneal, Raytown, for appellant.

Thomas M. Sullivan, Eileen S. Sullivan, Kansas City, for respondents.

Before SHANGLER, P. J., and WASSERSTROM and CLARK, JJ.


WASSERSTROM, Judge.

This is an adoption case in which the natural father refused to consent to the adoption. The principal question for decision is whether the father willfully abandoned or willfully neglected the child so that any necessity for his consent has been eliminated under the provisions of Section 453.040(4), RSMo1969.

The facts are for the most part undisputed. In the few instances of conflict, the facts will be taken as found by the trial court...

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