No. 19-7943October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020
J. H. v. E.R.S.
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari originating from the Court of Appeals of Colorado.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 18, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari originating from the Court of Appeals of Colorado. The Supreme Court was asked to review the lower court's decision.
Question presented
1. Did the trial court err in finding that the Appellant/Father had abandoned the child? 2. Did the trial court err in finding that it was in the best interest of the child to terminate the parental rights of the Appellant/Father? 3. Did the trial court err in failing to appoint counsel for the Appellant/Father?
- Case path
Court of Appeals of Colorado / Decision released May 18, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Timing
Decided May 18, 2020
The Court released its decision on May 18, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Mar 30, 2026
- Method
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