In re Markese T.

ORDER

This matter came before the Supreme Court on October 6, 1997, pursuant to an order directing both parties to show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. The appellant, Michael Carpenter (Carpenter), appeals from the denial of his motion to vacate a Famdy Court decree, entered pursuant to a finding of default, terminating his parental rights.

After hearing the arguments of counsel for the parties and after reviewing the memoran-da of the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and the appeal will be decided at this time.

Appellant…