Smith v. Welfare Dept. of City and County of Denver

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Day.

This case involves a motion to set aside a consent to relinquishment and adoption of a baby girl given by the child’s natural parents in the juvenile court of Denver. After hearing evidence for and against the motion, the trial court denied relief, and plaintiffs in error, the natural parents, bring this writ of error.

The Smiths were married on April 25, 1958, in Seattle, Washington. Shortly thereafter they moved to and established residence in Denver. Brent Smith was 20 years old at the time, his wife 19. A child was expected shortly, and in September they arranged…