Martin v. Fisher

The original proceeding in habeas corpus was brought by Betty Martin, a minor, through Harley Martin and Hazel Martin to obtain her discharge from the custody of one Fred Fisher.

She claims that Fred Fisher was restraining her of her liberty under color and by virtue of a certain purported decree of adoption in the Probate Court of Mercer County; that her parents did not consent to her adoption by Fred Fisher; and that said decree of adoption is a nullity.

The trial judge, on submission of the cause, refused the writ, overruled a motion for a new trial and entered judgment in favor of Fred…