Gilchrist v. Gilchrist

This is an appeal from a judgment in a habeas corpus proceeding brought by appellee, the natural mother, against appellant, the stepmother, to secure the custody and possession of George Arthur Gilchrist. There was a judgment awarding the boy to his natural mother.

Eileen Gilchrist and James Gilchrist were the parents of two children, George and Eileen. On October 25, 1938, a divorce was granted the wife and the daughter Eileen who was then four months old was awarded to the mother, and the son George who was then 22 months old was awarded to the father. At the time of the judgment in the…