Murphy v. Murphy

The opinion of the court was delivered by

O’Connor, J.:

This is a habeas corpus action brought under the provisions of K. S. A. 60-1501 for custody of the three minor children of the parties. The petitioner, William Joseph Murphy (appellee), is the father, and respondent Barbara Ann Murphy (appellant) is the mother of the children in question. For clarity the parties will hereafter be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Murphy.

The basic question presented by this appeal is whether or not the trial court erred in failing to hear evidence of changed conditions regarding the best interests and welfare of…