Taylor v. Starkey

The petitioners, Phillip Taylor and Linda Taylor, have filed this action for the adoption of Charlia R. Starkey. The matter was contested by the natural father, defendant Fred R. Clymer (hereinafter referred to as the defendant). The circuit court of Madison County by interim order terminated the parental rights of the father. From the decree of the court terminating the parental rights and the denial of the post-trial motion, this appeal is taken.

This case commenced with the petitioners filing their petition for adoption. The defendant filed his answer asking that the petition be denied. The…