Calhoun v. Ruffer

BARRON, Justice.

This is a civil habeas corpus proceeding filed by petitioner, Patricia Ann Calhoun, natural mother of three minor children, against Philip H. Ruffer, Jr. and wife, Len-nie Ruffer, for care, custody and control of the minor children, Robert Gary Ruffer, Jr., age seven; Jessie Leonard Ruffer, age six; and Susan Denice Ruffer, age three. The children, at the time of the filing of this action, were in the actual care, custody and control of the respondents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruffer. Suit was filed by Patricia Ann Calhoun (or Patricia Ann Ruffer) about twelve hours after the death of R.…