Sharp v. Lutheran Social Service

OTIS H. GODFREY, Jr., Justice.*

Upon the petition of Lutheran Social Services (agency) and with the written consent of appellant, Lois Sharp, her parental rights to her 1-year-old, illegitimate child were terminated on May 13, 1977, by an order of the Hennepin County District Court, Juvenile Division. That order also terminated the parental rights of the un*426known father and transferred legal custody and guardianship to the agency. Ten days later the mother moved to vacate the order terminating her parental rights. Testimony was thereafter taken before a referee on 3 separate days, and the…