George Popp v. Arie Peter Roth and Gerarda

WADE, Justice. George Popp, appellant herein, sought a writ of alleging that he was the natural father of Lore Popp, a minor
child, and that the respondents Roth were unlawfully restraining her. The respondents' answer denied that appellant was the
natural father of Lore Popp and averred that the child was an illegitimate child and was placed with them for adoption with
the relinquishment and written consent of its natural mother. After hearing evidence presented by the parties the court found that appellant was not the natural father of the minor child;
that the child was illegitimate and in the custody of respondents pursuant to the consent of the natural mother as required
by Sec. 78-30-4, U.C.A.1953, and an order of the court in connection with adoption proceedings. The court further found that
appellant was not a proper person to have the custody of the child and that its best interests and welfare required that respondents
retain custody.