Johnston v. Lowery

STATEMENT BY THE COURT.

This is a proceeding by certiorari to review and quash the action of the circuit judge, in awarding the custody of an eleven-year-old girl to respondent, her aunt instead of to her father, petitioner. The petitioner applied to the circuit court of Sebastian County for a writ of habeas corpus, and on the 10th day of July, 1929, the judge, at chambers, heard the application for the writ and evidence introduced, and found that it was for the best interest of the child that her custody be awarded to the father, and that he be allowed to have her at his home from Monday…