Messick v. Messick

SIMPSON, Justice.

This case involves the custody of the minor children of the appellant, father, and appellee, mother. They are two boys, aged twelve and seven, respectively.

Suit for divorce was instituted by Mrs. Erline Waldrop Messick (appellee) against her husband Jack Green Messick (appellant). She sought the custody of the children, alimony and support and maintenance of the minors. Appellant offered no substantial contest of the suit, submitting upon an answer in general denial of the allegations of the bill. No evidence was offered in his behalf. A final decree was entered granting the…