Oakes v. Kent County Department of Social Services

On April 27, 1973, the appeal of plaintiff Kyle Oakes to the Kent County Circuit Court was dismissed and the judgment of the Kent County Juvenile Court to deny plaintiffs demand for a jury trial in the permanent ward hearings of Rebecca Oakes was affirmed. The minor child of Kyle and Ola Mae Oakes, Rebecca, was made a permanent ward of the Kent County Probate Court, Juvenile Division, on February 29, 1972, in accordance with MCLA 712A.19; MSA 27.3178 (598.19).

This cause arises out of a neglect petition filed by the Kent County Department of Social Services and the hearing held pursuant…