Burckhalter v. Conyer

Questions of very great importance are presented in this case. We have not, however, examined, the record dr considered what disposition should be given the questions except in a preliminary way and to the extent of being convinced that a jurisdictional matter exists which must be inquired into and. settied before the other things should be further considered.

The subject-matter of the controversy is the custody of a girl child about five years of age, her identity (i. e., parentage) is involved, and, in turn, the question of whether she is entitled to the whole or a substantial part of a…