Ex Parte Stephenson

This is an original action in habeas corpus brought by Robert L. Stephenson, alleging that he is unlawfully restrained and confined in the county jail, by the sheriff of Okfuskee county, Okla. To his petition a response was made by J.- W. Kennedy, sheriff of Ok-fuskee 'county, Okla. From, said response it appears that the petitioner’s restraint arose under the following facts: On the 5th day of June, 1943, a decree of divorce was granted Helen Stephenson from the petitioner herein. In said decree the care and custody of the minor child of said parties, Patricia Stephenson, was exclusively…