Garcia v. Quiroz

NORVELL, Justice.

By this suit, Fred Garcia sought a declaratory judgment establishing his status as the adopted son of Federico and Guadalupe Quiroz. Guadalupe Quiroz died in 1936. In 1942 Federico Quiroz was adjudged insane and Juanita Quiroz, his second wife, was appointed guardian of his estate. In addition to Juanita Quiroz, an alleged half-brother and sister of Federico Quiroz and persons alleged to be descendants of other half brothers and sisters were made parties. A guardian ad litem was also appointed for the person and estate of Federico Quiroz.

Trial was to a jury and judgment…