Commonwealth Ex Rel. Maines v. McCandless

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

This case involves a habeas corpus action instituted by Catherine S. Maines, a resident of' Florida, against her former husband, Dean L. McCandless, a resident of Pennsylvania, to obtain custody of their minor child, Mary Catherine McCandless. Custody was awarded to the mother, subject to certain visitation rights. The father then appealed to this court. The mother was subsequently directed by the court below to file a compliance bond. We are informed that she has done so, and that the child is presently with the mother.

The parties were married in Florida on July 18,…