Wood v. Wood
Supreme Court of New Jersey
On appeal from a decree of the prerogative court advised by Vice-Ordinary Walker.
1Per curiam
Jessie A. Wood, the appellant, presented to the orphans court of the county of Essex a petition praying that she be authorized to adopt her minor niece, Loretta Wood, pursuant to the provisions of “An act concerning minors, their adoption, custody and maintenance” (P. L. 1902 p. 259), as amended in 1905 (P. L. 1905 p. 272). The application was resisted by the mother of the child, the present respondent, and, after a full hearing, the prayer of the appellant’s petition was granted and a decree of adoption made. From this decree the mother appealed to the prerogative court, and that court,…
2Cited by8 opinions
- In Re Mrs. MNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1962
- Gardner v. HallNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1942
- In Re PfahlerNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1928
- Lavigne v. FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SOCY., ELIZABETHNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1952
- Denny's AdoptionPennsylvania Orphans' Court, Cambria County · 1928
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