Mattison v. State ex rel. Low

ALLEN, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final judgment in a habeas corpus proceeding involving custody of a minor. Edith Eaton Lowe petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus to obtain custody of Frances Paquin, petitioner’s minor granddaughter, from Leland F. Mattison, the child’s stepfather, and Caroline L. Mattison, the child’s mother. After hearing extensive testimony, the trial judge gave custody to petitioner. Respondents appeal.

The trial court gave a rather detailed eight and a half page outline of the evidence in the final judgment and then made the following findings:

“1. The petitioner and…