Darnall v. Mullikin

The case is called by counsel a petition to modify a decree.

It seems that in 1844 the defendant, Amelia A. Mullikin,Haem the wife of Damall, applied for a divorce, which was granted. The care and custody of their infant son, James A. Damall, was confided to the mother until the further order of Court.

This petition is by William C. Damall, the father of the infant, to have the care and guardianship of the infant awarded to him. It may, therefore, be regarded rather as a petition for a further order of Court on the subject, than as a petition to modify the decree.

After stating the divorce, the…