Legal Opinion
Lovell v. Mason
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 27, 1977No. BB-336PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
RAWLS, Acting Chief Judge.
The final judgment entered by the trial court granting, over the objection of the natural father, Mason’s petition to adopt the minor child, Katherine Louise, found, inter alia:
*145“3. That the Court has found that while the natural father has not completely abandoned the child, he has demonstrated a high degree of indifference and a lack of interest in the welfare of the child.” (emphasis supplied)
In its order denying a motion for rehearing, the trial court found, inter alia:
“1. That the Court’s ruling in this case was not based on any finding of fact that the natural…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In Re Adoption of GossettDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1973
- Durden v. HenryDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1977
- In Re Adoption of LewisDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1976
3Cited by1 opinion
- Wylie v. BotosDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982