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Ritchie v. Dillon

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 5, 1961No. 38518PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Jordan, Judge.

John F. Dillon, Jr., and Mildred Dillon filed their petition for the adoption of a child in Stephens Superior Court. They alleged that the child had been born on April 10, 1959, and now resided with the petitioners; that the child was a resident of Stephens County and had no property; that they had obtained the consent of the mother of the child, a copy of the mother’s consent being attached to and made a part of the petition; and that they were of good moral character and financially able to support and educate- the child. The consent attached stated that Marion Lucia Heartsill…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Jones v. JonesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1953
  2. Allen v. MorganCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1947
  3. Hendrix v. HunterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1959
  4. Murray v. WoodfordCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1952

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Duncan v. HardenSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  2. In the Interest of B. G. D.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
  3. Ridgley v. HelmsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  4. McCall v. VanPoperingCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1971
  5. McGowan v. WilkinsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978

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