IN RE ADOPTION OF J.M.S.

No. 20120683.

345 P.3d 709 (2015)

2015 UT 35

In the Matter of the ADOPTION OF J.M.S., a minor. Jacob David Brooks, Intervenor/Appellant, v. A.S. and J.S., Appellees.

Supreme Court of Utah.

February 6, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wesley D. Hutchins , West Jordan, for appellant.

Larry S. Jenkins , Lance D. Rich , Salt Lake City, for appellees.

William C. Duncan , Lehi, amicus curiae, for Sutherland Institute.

Associate Chief Justice NEHRING filed a concurring opinion.


¶ 1 This case, like Nevares v. M.L.S., 2015 UT 34, 345 P.3d 719, presents questions concerning the applicability and constitutionality of Utah Code section 78B-6-111. That provision forbids a biological father from challenging an adoption when his child was conceived...

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