In Re the Adoption of "E"

59 N.J. 36 (1971)

279 A.2d 785

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF "E", A CHILD, BY JOHN P. BURKE AND CYNTHIA D. BURKE, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued May 11, 1971.

Decided July 1, 1971.

Mr. Albert G. Besser and Mr. Leo Pfeffer, of the New York Bar, argued the cause for plaintiffs-appellants (Messrs. Hannoch, Weisman, Stern & Besser, attorneys; Mr. Leo Pfeffer, of the New York Bar, Mr. Albert G. Besser and Mr. Dean A. Gaver on the brief).

Mr. Edward Terner argued the cause for intervenor, Children's Aid and Adoption Society of New Jersey.

Mr. Mark F. Hughes, Jr., argued…