Legal Opinion

In Re Leona T.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided May 20, 1994PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WATHEN, Chief Justice.

Leo T. appeals from a judgment of the District Court (Springvale, Crowley, J.), terminating his parental rights to Leona T. pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. § 4055 (1992). 1 He contends that the District Court erred in admitting recorded testimony from an earlier stage in the proceedings, arguing that the testimony is hearsay and that its admission violates his constitutional right to due pro cess. He further contends that the District Court’s factual findings are clearly erroneous. Finding no error, we affirm.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) first petitioned the court to…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In the Interest of AdkinsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1980
  2. In Re Leona T.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1992
  3. In Re David W.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1990
  4. In Re David H.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1994
  5. In Re Justin S.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1991

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3Cited by6 opinions

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