In re Z.F.
Annotate this CaseAppellant V.T. is the minor's (Z.F.) maternal grandmother and former legal guardian by appointment of the probate court. The sole issue raised for the Court of Appeal's review in this appeal was whether the juvenile court was required to articulate the applicable standard of proof when it found termination of the probate guardianship to be in the best interest of the minor. Although the parties argued the applicable standard was by clear and convincing evidence, the Court found otherwise. While this appeal was pending, the juvenile court entered a separate order terminating parental rights. In their supplemental briefs, both parties argued that the case was not moot and should not be dismissed. Because the issue presented in this appeal was of continuing public interest and likely to recur, the Court of Appeal decided this case on the merits without deciding whether it was otherwise moot, and affirmed the trial court's order.
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