In Re Adoption of Daughtridge

MORRIS, Judge.

The adoption of children is purely a statutory procedure and “[t]he only procedure for the adoption of minors is that prescribed by G.S. Chapter 48. ‘Adoption shall be by a special proceeding before the clerk of the superior court.’ G.S. 48-12. A superior court judge has no jurisdiction in adoption proceedings except upon appeal from the clerk. See G.S. 48-21 and G.S. 48-27.” In Re Custody of Simpson, 262 N.C. 206, 210, 136 S.E. 2d 647 (1964).

Appellant raises certain procedural questions on appeal. Among other things, he contends that the Superior Court could only hear the…