People ex rel. Bryant v. Williams

This is a habeas corpus proceeding for the custody of a minor child, commenced in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The determinative question is whether this court has jurisdiction to review the order of the circuit court on appeal.

Prior to the adoption of the new Judicial Article (Article VI, Constitution of Illinois, effective January 1, 1964), the appellate court reviewed habeas corpus proceedings for the custody of a minor child on appeal from the trial court. In ILP, Habeas Corpus, § 41, it is said:

“A final order in habeas corpus proceedings for the custody of a child is subject to…