Powell v. Powell

HIGHTOWER, Chief Justice.

This is a habeas corpus proceeding involving custody of three minor boys who, at the time of trial, were of the ages of 12, 9 and 8 years, respectively.

Appellee and David Powell, the natural father and mother of the children, were married in the year 1946. They were divorced in 1956, at which time the custody of said children was awarded to David Powell. Proof of the cause or grounds of the divorce and the reasons why the father was awarded custody was not made in the trial. David Powell was killed in an automobile accident on the 24th day of March, 1962. Since his…