Lamphere v. Chrisman

GREENHILL, Chief Justice.

This original mandamus proceeding arises from a controversy between Judith Lam-phere and Thomas Lamphere over the custody of their seven-year old daughter, Julie Lamphere. Our respondent, the Honorable Oswin Chrisman, Judge of the Domestic Relations Court Number Four of Dallas County, has denied Judith’s application for a writ of habeas corpus for the return of Julie, who is living with her father. Judith thereupon instituted this action to compel Judge Chrisman to grant the writ of habeas corpus. Because we believe that Judge Chrisman’s order below is in conflict…