Commonwealth ex rel. Gall v. Reed

Opinion by

Woodside, J.,

From the days of ancient Israel, judges have looked upon child custody cases as among the most difficult and heart-rendering of all matters brought before them. So is it here.

This appeal was taken by Albert Gall after the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County refused his petition to obtain custody of his two sons from their maternal aunt and her husband. The case was ably tried, thoroughly briefed and well argued. The trial judge evidenced careful and conscientious consideration and came to the correct conclusion.

The boys are now 12 and 13 years of age. Their parents…