Reynolds v. Spotts

David Newbern, Justice.

The Court of Appeals has certified this case to us pursuant to Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Rule 29. 1. c. and 29. 4. a. because it involves interpretation of court rules and statutes.

The trial court ordered, adoption of two children by their stepfather. The natural father of the children contested the adoption, but it was decided his consent was not necessary because he had failed significantly, without justifiable cause, to support the children for a period of one year. See Ark. Stat. Ann. § 56-207(a)(2) (Supp. 1983).

The natural father is the appellant…