In Re: Adoption of Carol Palmer

This matter is before us on a motion to dismiss the appeal. The only ground of the motion which concerns us is the first ground. The appeal attempted to be taken in this case is from a final order made by the Circuit Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit in adoption proceedings, which order authorized the adoption of an infant child, Carol Palmer, by R. L. Christian and his wife. The first ground of the motion to dismiss is that this appeal was taken without authority of law.

It is the contention of the appellees that in view of the absence of any provision for an appeal, that no appeal lies from…