Saucier v. Pena

STEAKLEY, Justice.

This is an original mandamus proceeding. Relator, Jerry Saucier, seeks the writ to compel Honorable Enrique H. Pena to vacate his order denying Relator’s petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for possession of his daughter, Dalene Tafflene Saucier. The writ is conditionally granted.

Jerry and Margo Saucier were the parents of Dalene. They experienced marital difficulties and suit for a divorce was filed. Shortly thereafter Margo died. At the time of her death Margo and Dalene were living with Margo’s mother and step-father, Margaret and Arnold F. Card. Under date of February 27,…