In Re Adoption of Mair

This is an appeal from an order denying a new trial in an adoption proceeding.

The parents of Janet Mair were killed October 1, 1927. Janet is about seven years old. Shortly after her parents’ death Robert L. Gould was appointed guardian of Janet’s person and estate by the probate court of Ramsey county, where her parents resided at the time of their death. Amanda Jackman is Janet’s maternal grandmother. She was allowed by the guardian to have temporary custody of the child. She endeavored unsuccessfully to adopt her. Finally, March 17, 1930, the probate court ordered her to return the child…