Erwin v. Williams

HALE, Justice.

This proceeding involves the custody of four boys, viz.: James, 8 years of age; Samuel, 7 years of age; and Jerry and Eugene, twins, each 5 years of age. On April 27, 1951, the County Attorney of Limestone County filed his verified petition in the court below against appellants herein, they being the father and mother of the four boys, alleging that each boy was a dependent and neglected child, in that they did not have proper parental care; that the father of the children had “no independent means of support, and must be away from home working to provide food and other…