Hamby v. Hamby

Lewis, Justice:

This is an adoption proceeding, brought pursuant to Section 10-2587.1 et seq. of the 1962 Code of Laws, as amended.

The sole question to be decided is whether the lower court was in error in holding that appellant, the natural father, abandoned his child so as to permit her adoption without his written consent. There is no dispute as to the governing legal principles. The issues are primarily factual. It is necessary, therefore, to determine, at the outset, the extent of our review of the factual findings of the lower court.

Code Section 10-2587.16 provides for an appeal from any…