In one or two paragraphs, provide a general overview of the case that serves as a snapshot of what the case is about and how it ended up in your state high court. A summary is using your words to write a brief history of the case. Do not give your opinion or your interpretation but stick to the facts only.

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Johnson v. Calvert, a landmark court case, deals with surrogacy as well as the rights of biological mothers versus intended mothers. Mark and Crispina Cavert from California decided to adopt a child via surrogacy. Anna Johnson became pregnant with their embryo after they entered into a contract for surrogacy. Anna Johnson chose to adopt the child despite not having any genetic relation to it. The Calverts filed a lawsuit seeking custody of the child, arguing that they were the child’s legal parents under California law. The case ultimately ended up in the California Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the Calverts, stating that they were the child’s legal parents and had the right to custody. It had a significant impact on surrogacy legislation and created a precedent in determining parental status for surrogacy agreements.