Ettin v. ROBINSON ET UX

This is a habeas corpus proceeding brought by Morris Ettin to obtain the custody of Anna Marie Ettin, a minor child, who was and now is in the custody of the defendants who are the child’s maternal aunt and uncle. Defendants have appealed from a decree of the trial court declaring the plaintiff is the natural father of Anna Marie and directing the defendants to deliver the custody of the child to plaintiff forthwith.

The defendants perfected their appeal and thereupon obtained an order of this court allowing them to retain custody of the child pending the appeal. The principal question in the…