Peyla v. Martin

This is an appeal by defendant Ronald Martin from an order of October 14, 1975, finding that he, the natural father of Christina Marie Martin was an “unfit person” as that term is defined in section ID of “An Act in relation to * * * adoption 9 9 9 ” (Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 4, par. 9.1— ID). Defendant appeals that finding and the court’s summary refusal of his petition to modify divorce decree to permit him visitation of his daughter. He also appeals the court’s order entered December 1, 1975, granting the petition of the natural mother, Nancy Martin Peyla, and her second husband, Thomas Peter…