Roberts v. Sutton

The plaintiff, Theris L. Roberts, was born Theris L. Adams, the daughter of John Quincy and Anna Louise Adams who were divorced when plaintiff was two years of age. When plaintiff was about five years of age her mother married Doctor Orra C. Carr, a dentist, and took plaintiff with her to live in the home of Doctor Carr, which continued to be plaintiff's home until her marriage at age 26. She assumed the name Theris L. Carr, called the doctor "Father" and "Dad" and showed him the love and devotion of a daughter. Doctor Carr always referred to and introduced her as his daughter. He supported…