Karenina by Vronsky v. Presley

526 So.2d 518 (1988)

In the Matter of the Adoption of Natasha KARENINA,[1] a Minor, By Kiril VRONSKY

v.

Lynn PRESLEY, Chancery Clerk, et al.

No. 58386.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

April 6, 1988.

Robert W. Smith, Biloxi, for appellant.

Dempsey M. Levi, Levi & Denham, Ocean Springs, for appellees.

Before ROY NOBLE LEE, C.J., and ROBERTSON and ZUCCARO, JJ.

ROBERTSON, Justice, for the Court:

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