Smith v. Dear

This is an appeal from a judgment and decree entered on Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, which decree confirmed a prior order of adoption.

On May 17,1958, an illegitimate child, known as Baby Curtis, was born to appellant. The respondent acknowledged the child as his. At the time of birth, both natural parents were unmarried. Appellant mother lived in Missoula, Montana, from *332about September 1958, until October 1960. Respondent father lived and resided in Cascade County. Respondent supported appellant and the child for a time from birth. Appellant rejected respondent’s proposals of…