Shope v. Singleton

Jenkins, Presiding Justice.

1. “Where a father relinquishes the custody and control of his minor child to another, the latter, if a suitable and proper person to have such custody and control, is legally entitled thereto.” Carter v. Brett, 116 Ga. 114 (42 S. E. 348); Durden v. Johnson, 194 Ga. 689 (22 S. E. 2d, 514), and cit.

No. 14622. September 9, 1943. John F. Echols and II. 8. Brooks, for plaintiff.

2. While under the Code, § 50-121, the judge, upon a hearing of a writ of habeas corpus for the detention of a child, is vested with a discretion in determining to whom the custody shall be…