Oliver v. Oliver

Duckworth, Chief Justice.

This is a habeas corpus action involving the custody of a minor child awarded to the mother by a court in Michigan. The mother brought the action in this State, and the father filed an answer alleging changes of circumstances affecting the interest and welfare of the minor. The evidence consists of admissions in the pleadings of the Michigan decree awarding custody to the mother and conflicting testimony as to the unfitness of the mother. After hearing evidence on the petition and cross action the court awarded complete custody and control to the mother and sustained…