Matter of Christina T.

SIMMS, Justice:

The question for determination in this case is whether a juvenile court action brought to adjudicate a child dependent and neglected may be decided on motion for summary judgment.

Appellant is the natural father of Christina and he brings this appeal from the trial court’s sustention of the state’s motion for summary judgment against him which adjudicated Christina a dependent and neglected child and declared her a ward of the court.

The relevant facts are these. Appellant and Christina’s mother were divorced in 1973 and Christina’s custody was placed with her mother. In 1974,…