Legal Opinion

People v. Grant

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided June 2, 1975No. 60534PublishedCited by 41 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Goldberg

After a hearing, the juvenile division of the circuit court entered an order finding that Johnnie Mae Grant (respondent) was unfit to retain custody of her twin children. The court appointed a guardian of the person of these children with authority to consent to their legal adoption. Respondent appeals.

In this court, respondent raises one issue: the evidence adduced at the hearing does not support the finding that respondent is unfit to retain custody of the children. The People of the State of Illinois, petitioner herein, respond with the contention that respondent was an unfit parent, never…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Shuman v. ShumanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1974
  2. In Re Interest of MoriarityAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973
  3. In Re Interest of PerezAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973
  4. In Re GonzalesAppellate Court of Illinois · 1975
  5. In Re Interest of StaceyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973

3Cited by41 opinions

  1. In Re BrooksAppellate Court of Illinois · 1978
  2. People v. GatesAppellate Court of Illinois · 1978
  3. People v. HrusoskyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1976
  4. In Re Adoption of BurtonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1976
  5. In Re RauchAppellate Court of Illinois · 1977

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