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High Court Wellington
31 March; 13 May 1947
Christie J
31 March; 13 May 1947
Christie J
Adoption of Children — Illegitimate Child — Application by Mother for Adoption — Whether Consent of Putative Father required — Infants Act, 1908, s 18 (1) (e).
Practice — Mandamus — Wrong Decision on Preliminary Point — Refusal of Adoption Order on Erroneous Ground that Consent of Putative Father Required — Mandamus granted.