Jackson v. Goad

The Chancellor was of the opinion that this Court should construe the statutes hereinafter considered for the purpose of laying at rest any controversy that might arise in the future about the validity of the adoption sought to be accomplished herein. He, therefore, dismissed the petition in order that an appeal might be perfected. The Court of Appeals entertained the same view and consequently affirmed the action of the Chancellor. Upon proper petition therefor, we have granted certiorari and have heard oral argument. We have also permitted by order of this Court the appearance of Miss Bess…