Robinson v. Wampler

PITTS, Chief Justice.

This is a habeas corpus proceeding instituted by Joseph M. Wampler. The application for the writ states that Larry Joe Wampler, a boy three years old, and Sandra Ruth Wampler, a girl two years old, are being illegally restrained of their liberty by Willie Robinson and Goldie Robinson. Petitioner prays for a hearing and that their liberty be restored. There were no other pleadings on the part of the petitioner. Respondents answered with a general denial and alleged that they were the maternal grandparents of the children; that their mother was dead and that respondents…