Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Human Services Department v. Staples
New Mexico Supreme Court
Decided September 7, 1982No. 14196PublishedCited by 64 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
PAYNE, Justice.
The State brought an action against Staples to terminate her parental rights with reference to her minor son, pursuant Section 40 — 7—4, N.M.S.A.1978 (Cum.Supp.1981). The trial court terminated Staples’ rights, and she appealed. The basis for her appeal was that the statute upon which the State relies is unconstitutional.
The Court of Appeals opinion ignores the arguments presented in the briefs. The court issued its opinion not on the constitutionality of the statute but on the supposed failure of the State to comply with the statute. The relevant statute, Section 40-7 —…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- New Mexico Department of Human Services v. TapiaNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1982
3Cited by64 opinions
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