Legal Opinion

Sheaffer Appeal

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided May 23, 1973No. Appeal, 22PublishedCited by 42 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Jones,

The appellant gave birth to a male child on February 6, 1970. The child, Robbie, was conceived and born out of wedlock. During her pregnancy appellant was referred to the Butler County Bureau of Children’s Services (“Bureau”). Appellant gave custody to the Bureau and her son was placed in foster care on February 17, 1970. Appellant signed a “Parent’s Placement Agreement” on February 20, 1970, which provided for temporary placement of the child, but permitted removal from foster care by appellant upon ten days’ prior notice to the Bureau. On the same date…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Schwab Adoption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1946
  2. Harvey Adoption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1953
  3. Jones AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1972
  4. Sarver Adoption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1971
  5. Hookey Adoption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1966

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3Cited by42 opinions

  1. In Re William L.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
  2. In Re Adoption of McCraySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
  3. In Re Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights of BurnsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
  4. Matter of Adoption of David C.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
  5. In Re Adoption of R. I.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1976

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