Commonwealth ex rel. Witte v. Witte

Opinion by

Trexler, J.,

A writ of habeas corpus was issued to determine who should have the custody of the two children of Lloyd and Alwilda Stohler Witte. The father of the children lived with his parents in Chambersburg and his mother, Annie Witte, is the relator. This contest is over the boy, *399Alfred, but' by agreement of counsel the decision as to him determines the question as to both. The lower court had some difficulty in deciding the'case. In suits involving the custody of children, the responsibility of the court is heavy and the issues involved are always important. After hearing the…