O'BALLIET v. Lillard

This case was commenced in the trial court by Jessie L. Lillard as plaintiff. She alleged in her petition that the minor child, Warren Douglas Lillard, was in her custody and under her control and that he had been in her custody since he was only a few days old. The petition further alleged the child was then more than five years of age; that his natural parents had abandoned him, and that his welfare required that he be left in plaintiff’s custody and control. She asked for a decree awarding to her the absolute custody and control of said minor child and permanently enjoining the defendants,…