Hickox v. Johnston

Citations

• 113 Kan. 99
• 213 P. 1060
• 27 A.L.R. 1322
• 1923 Kan. LEXIS 339

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Contract — Adoption of Minor — Conditions Performed by Minor — Contract Enforceable. A contract between foster parents and the mother of an infant to adopt the child, treat her as their own, supported by sufficient consideration, the conditions of which were performed by the child until she reached her majority and was married, may be enforced and made the basis of a valid claim against the estate of the foster parents, although the statutory steps for a formal adoption were not taken in the probate court.</p> <p>2. Same — Evidence Supports Finding and Judgment. The evidence examined and held to be sufficient to support the findings and judgment to the effect that the contract alleged had been made and was enforceable.</p>