Application of Butts

MR. JUSTICE ANGSTMAN:

This appeal is by applicant from a decree in habeas corpus. Appellant was formerly the wife of respondent and the mother of three minor children of the parties. Appellant and respondent were divorced in Oregon by decree entered on June 19, 1952, wherein the appellant was given the care and custody of the minor children.

It is alleged in the petition for the writ that respondent had persistently refused to surrender the children to the custody of the petitioner and has removed and secreted them for many months; that the said minor children are now in the care and custody of…