Swindle v. Bradley

After much reflection I am voting- to grant the petition for a rehearing.

This mother is trying to regain possession of her four year old daughter who was taken away from her illegally and by force. Assistance is now being denied this mother by this Court, the trial court, and the law enforcement officers because of a legal technicality which does not, in my opinion, apply under the undisputed facts in this case.

Essential facts. It is undisputed that:(a) On May 28, 1965 the chancery court gave Valerie (the mother) the custody of Sharon — her three year old daughter.(b) On July 2, 1965 the term…