In Re Franzel

This is an appeal from a circuit court order terminating parental rights. This case originated in the Probate Court of Lapeer County, where a petition was filed alleging that Barbara Ellen Franzel was a neglected child under the provisions of MCLA § 712A.2(b), (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27.3178 [598.2]). The probate court found that it had jurisdiction under the above statute and entered an order terminating the parental rights of Barbara’s mother, Veronica Franzel. An appeal was taken to the circuit court where a jury trial was conducted on the issue of neglect and the jury found that Barbara was…