· 8/22/1962
In Re Adoption of P. J. K.
Citations
- 359 S.W.2d 360
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- holding that most jurisdictions recognize that a contract by a father having for its object the evasion of, or relief from, his moral and legal duty to protect and care for his child is against public policy
- holding that most jurisdictions recognize that a contract by a father having for its object the evasion of, or relief from, his moral and legal duty to protect and care for his child is against public policy
- holding that most jurisdictions recognize that a contract by a father having for its object the evasion of, or relief from, his moral and legal duty to protect and care for his child is against public policy
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Judges: McDOWELL, Ruark, Stone
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