Sherrick v. Butler

This is a habeas corpus action by a mother to regain custody of her child, against the paternal uncle of the child and the wife of said uncle. In 1927 the child’s father was adjudged insane and committed to a state hospital, where he is still confined, his condition being- incurable. The child was then about two years old and its mother was unable to care for it and her other child. She placed it in the care of the defendants, and later entered into a written contract with them to the effect that they should have its care and control, and she therein attempted to transfer all of her right to…