Phifer v. Phifer

Howard Phifer and Mary Phifer were married in 1931, and are the parents of one child, about ■six years old. The present suit involves the custody of this child.

In July, 1938, the parties separated and Howard Phifer brought suit for divorce alleging indignities that rendered his condition intolerable. The complaint in the divorce case shows that they are the parents of one child, Barbara, who at the time the divorce suit was filed was five years old. Mary Phifer did not contest the divorce suit, but signed a waiver of service and entry of appearance. She, at the time, had the child with her.…