The infant whose custody is the subject of this proceeding was delivered to respondents for the purpose of adoption a few days after her birth, through arrangements made by a brother and sister of appellant and, apparently, with her consent. Although the record does not disclose an abandonment within the meaning of the adoption statutes, and ordinarily appellant would have an absolute right to custody as against respondents, it has been determined at Special Term that appellant...
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