Application of Walker

In this case Herman Walker and Margaret Walker, who will hereinafter be referred to as parents, seek the custody of their children, Helen E. Walker, John H. Walker, and Mary M. Walker, by habeas corpus against Walter Gehring, a resident of Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.

At the time of trial, Helen E. Walker was 19 years of age; John H. Walker was 17 years of age; and Mary M. Walker was 14 years of age. The trial court found Helen E. Walker to be emancipated, and awarded immediate custody of the other two children, John H. Walker and Mary M. Walker, to the parents. Respondent, Walter…