Pra v. Gherardini

OPINION OF THE COURT

CATRON, J;

Petitioner appeals from a decree dismissing writ in habeas corpus proceeding brought to determine the right to the care and custody of a nine-year old boy.

The main facts upon which the decree was based were found substantially as follows: Joseph Gherardini, an illegitimate child, born January 23, 1918, is the son of Genevieve Pra, petitioner, the mother at such time being a minor; petitioner had a sister, Mary Gherardini, wife of respondent, living at Spring Valley, 111.; on February 24, 1918, the petitioner voluntarily delivered and gave said Joseph to…