Newby v. Newby

WADDILL, Commissioner.

The appellant, Seldon Newby, was granted an absolute divorce from appellee, Minerva Newby, on January 6, 1954. In the judgment Mr. Newby was awarded the custody of Doris, age 16, and Charles, age 14. The custody of Ellen, age 11, and Janice, age 3, was given to Mrs. Newby.

On February 13, 1954, Mr. Newby petitioned the court to grant him the custody of Ellen and Janice. . After a hearing, this motion was overruled, and an order was entered continuing the custody of these two children with Mrs. Newby. This appeal is prosecuted from that order.

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