In re the Proceedings for the Adoption of Johnston
New York Surrogate's Court
Application for the abrogation of an agreement for the adoption of an infant.
1Opinion of the Court
Davie, S.
On the 11th day of January, 1902, Albert A. Allen and Frelove Allen, his wife, appeared before the surrogate and made application for an order confirming an agreement for the adoption by them of their infant grandson, Leland A. Johnston. The mother of the minor was then deceased, but his father, Jay Johnston, the petitioner in this proceeding, is living. He did not appear upon such application, nor did he execute any consent to such adoption, nor did he have any notice of the application, but proof was given that the father had abandoned the child, and an order was accordingly made…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re the Abrogation of Adoption of TrimmNew York Surrogate's Court · 1900
- In re Compulsory Accounting of ArmstrongAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902
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- Adoption of Strauser Ex Rel. Lucas v. StrauserWyoming Supreme Court · 1948
- In re the Adoption of DavisNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
- Estate of SmithCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1948
- People ex rel. Lentino v. FeserAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
- In re the Adoption of MarksNew York Surrogate's Court · 1936
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