Thornton v. Thornton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, C. J.:

This appeal, here on an order overruling a demurrer to evidence in the district court, stems from an adoption proceeding.

At the outset it should be stated that after a careful examination of the record we have concluded that a historical review of all facts, events and proceedings bearing on the case is required in order to give readers of this opinion a proper understanding of the appellate issue involved.

On November 18, 1955, Velma I. Thornton, a paternal aunt, filed a petition in the probate court of Shawnee County for the adoption of…