Grady v. Hill

Evans, Judge.

Lynwood P. Grady, Jr. filed a petition to adopt his stepson. He alleged that the child’s mother — who was the wife of petitioner — had executed an unconditional consent to the adoption, and that the consent of the natural father, Henry L. Hill, was not required, because of his wanton and wilful failure to comply with the terms of the final decree of divorce. Henry L. Hill filed objections to the petition to adopt. The trial court heard evidence, and denied the petition, after which plaintiff filed this appeal. Held:

1. The evidence was conflicting as to whether or not the natural…