State Ex Rel. Larner v. Martin Circuit Court

*396PIVARNIK, Justice.

This is an original action by which Relator, John Frederick Larner, sought permanent writs of mandamus and prohibition. We denied the writs after hearing oral arguments on May 16, 1983. We now ratify the denial of these writs in this opinion.

This case deals with the custody of Leah Renee Wyman, one and one-half years old, born to Rita K. Wyman in the state of Indiana. There is no dispute that John Frederick Larner is the father of the child. The facts show that Rita Wyman was born in Indiana and resided here for most of her life. She lived with her parents in Martin County…