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PATTERSON v. ROBBINS

No. 88-108.

749 S.W.2d 330 (1988)

295 Ark. 511

Walt PATTERSON, et al., Petitioners, v. Hon. John B. ROBBINS, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

May 16, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Claudia Driver, Russellville, Robert Depper, El Dorado, for petitioners.

Charles R. Padgham, David Switzer, Janet L. Burtness, Hot Springs, for respondent.

PER CURIAM.

The petitioners contend that the Probate Court of Garland County lacks jurisdiction of an adoption petition because the persons seeking to adopt are foster parents who lack standing. Although the petitioners are correct in noting that Ark.Code Ann. § 9-9-210(a)(3) (1987) provides that a petition for adoption shall state "the date the petitioner acquired custody of the minor and of placement of the minor and the name of the person placing the minor...

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