In re Knott
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM KNOX. Appeal from the County Court of Knox County to the Court of Civil Appeals, and by certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals from the Supreme Court. — R. A. Brown, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Lansden
This case originated in the county court of Knox county, and was begun by the petition of J. Gr. ITarrill *351and wife to adopt Louise Knott, the infant daughter of J. C. Knott and wife. The petition set forth that the petitioners are desirous of adopting the said Louise, that they are able financially and physically, and otherwise are suitable persons, to adopt and rear the child; that Louise had been abandoned by the father, J. C. Knott, and that the mother had consented to the proceeding'.
The county judge heard the testimony of the petitioners and the mother of the infant and one other…
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