Hogan v. Roop

HALL, Justice.

Appellees brought this action to have appellant’s son adjudged to be dependent and neglected. They invoked the provisions of Article 2330, Vernon’s Ann. Texas Civil Statutes, and alleged that the child “is dependent upon the public for support; is destitute, homeless, abandoned; [and] has no proper parental care or guardianship.” Appellant answered with a general denial.

Appellees did not plead for custody or adoption, and the rights and fitness of the parties in those regards were not decided in this case.

Jury trial resulted in a finding that the child is dependent or neglected.…