Stewart v. Paul

The appellee filed a petition to the judge of probate for a writ of habeas corpus upon the ground that her child, ten years old, was illegally held by the appellant. On this petition a hearing was had before the judge, and upon such hearing a judgment was *517rendered according the custody of the child to the petitioner, and further adjudging the costs against the appellant, and from this judgment or order the present appeal Avas taken. The judgment or order Aims such, from which, either party under the statute might prosecute an appeal. — Code 1896, § 457, (same as § 3640, Cede 1886; Shows v.…