State Ex Rel. True v. LaKosky

Todd, Justice.

Appellant appeals from summary judgment dismissing his petition for writ of habeas corpus for the return of a minor child, who is the subject of these proceedings, to the custody of appellant. Respondents obtained custody of the child from appellant in proceedings for adoption of said child, which proceedings are currently pending in the Juvenile Division of Ramsey County District Court. The proceedings are delayed pending the outcome of this appeal.

Appellant contends that the juvenile court lacks jurisdiction to proceed with the adoption proceedings because the Commissioner of…