Ex parte Clark
California Supreme Court
Proceeding in the Supreme Court upon writ of habeas corpus. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtPaterson, J.
Petitioner is the mother of Charles Henry Clark, a minor, and the respondents, who are husband and wife, claim that he has become their child by adoption. This claim is based upon an order made November 16, 1888, by Hon. John F. Finn, one of the judges of the superior court of the city and county of San Francisco. Attached to the order is a written consent signed by James P. Clark and Annie E. Clark, the parents of the child, consenting that "said Charles Henry Clark may be adopted by Jacob Reulein. Following this is a written agreement and consent signed by David Reulein and Mrs. Katie…
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