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· 8/22/1962

In Re Adoption of P. J. K.

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  • 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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