Steward v. Elliott

This is a habeas corpus proceeding brought by George W. Steward against Mrs. M. Elliott to determine and settle the custody and control of a minor child, called George W. Steward, Jr., by the appellee, and John L. Stewart, Jr., by the appellant. The chief issue presented by the evidence in *422the trial court was the paternity of the child, the appellee claiming to be its father, while the appellant denied this and claimed one John L. Stewart to be the father. The trial court found the appellee was the father and awarded him the custody of the child. From this judgment the appellant appeals.

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