Knapp ex rel. Hernried v. Hernried

This is a habeas corpus proceeding brought by an attorney on behalf of the mother of two children whose custody had been awarded to the father pursuant to a Mexican divorce decree. Said decree incorporated the provisions of a separation agreement which provided that the husband should have the sole care and custody of the said children. The jurisdiction of the court has been questioned by the husband’s attorneys by reason of the manner of service of the writ.

The father resides in Westchester County with the children. The mother is a resident of Boston, Massachusetts. It appears *228that on June…