Slaughter v. Gardner

CHRISTIE, District Judge:

This is an action under Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g), to review a final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare denying children’s insurance benefits to the adopted children of George and Mamie Slaughter. On November 1, 1967, pursuant to the provisions of Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, this court remanded this case to the Secretary for the purpose of determining whether or not an “equitable adoption” entitling Mark and Mavis Slaughter to child insurance benefits had occurred within the period prescribed…