Childers Ex Rel. Childers v. Childres

— This is a proceeding in habeas corpus involving the custody of two minor children.

Hollice Childers brought the action as father and next friend of the children. He will be referred to as plaintiff.

The children have been living in the home of an uncle and aunt, James and Clementine Childres. They will be referred to as defendants.

The case was tried in equity in the district court and is so. submitted on appeal.

Hollice and James are brothers. They spell their names differently but that is immaterial here. .

The children, Daryl, now about 9% years old, and Lucenda, now about 7% years old, are…