Legal Opinion

Chrystal R.M. v. Charlie A.L.

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided June 21, 1995No. 22507PublishedCited by 857 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MILLER, Justice:

In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether language by the mother in a written prenatal adoption agreement stating that the adoptive father is the natural father should prevail over blood tests that prove a third person, the appellee, Charlie A.L., is the biological father. 1 By agreement dated January 8, 1990, the appellant, Chrystal R.M., consented to allow Mr. and Mrs. Ruble to adopt her child. In the agreement, the appellant stated that she “hereby acknowledges that Gregory Emmitt Ruble, ... is the natural father of said child and agrees to place his name on the…

2Cases cited15 opinions

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  4. Caban v. MohammedSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
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