Ussery v. Nichols

BELL, Chief Justice.

Jane Nichols, the grandmother of Michael Wayne Hill, a five year old boy, filed a petition asserting that Michael was a dependent and neglected child. After a trial before the Court without a jury, the boy was declared to be a dependent and neglected child. He was, however, left in the home of his stepfather and his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ussery. The Court fixed visitation privileges for Mrs. Nichols. The judgment also appointed Mr. Fultz of the Harris County Probation Department to make an investigation to aid the Court in determining future custody.

Appellee raises the…