Opinion
A24E0062
04-18-2024
IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF A. B., A CHILD.
The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:
Lola and A. J. Pierce ("Applicants") seek an emergency stay of a trial court order filed April 8, 2024, which entered an adoption in favor of Ronald and Patricia Bailey of the minor child, A. B. Although we acknowledge the seriousness of the entry of an adoption order, and the urgency of Applicants' appeal, our Court shall enter emergency orders only "as may be necessary to preserve jurisdiction of an appeal or to prevent the contested issue from becoming moot." Court of Appeals Rule 40 (b). Seeing no obstacles to jurisdiction, and no issue of mootness, Applicants' motion for emergency stay is hereby DENIED.