State Ex Rel. Kassen v. Carver

MAUGHMER, Commissioner.

Relators, by certiorari, seek review of two habeas corpus proceedings which divested them of child custody. Since the two cases are identical they are consolidated. This court has not formally issued the writs of certiorari “ordering up” the records. By agreement the records on the matters involved, from both the circuit and probate courts, have been filed here. The issues have been orally argued and written briefs have been filed. Therefore the technical procedure of issuing the writs has become unnecessary.

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