Cotten v. Hamblin

Ed F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

This appeal stems from appellants’ attempt to set aside an order of adoption, and the only question here presented is whether there was a defect of parties. The Probate Court held that there was a defect, refusing to hear the evidence, and dismissed the petition. Prom that ruling, there is this appeal.

The appellants, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cotten, are the paternal grandparents of two little boys, Roy, .aged 14, and Edward, aged 12. In October 1959, the Saline Probate Court made an order of final adoption (§ 56-108 et seq. Ark. Stats) whereby the appellees, Mr.…