Alingh Ex Rel. Alingh v. Alingh

This is an action in habeas corpus involving the custodj'- of two- children. The trial court aptly referred to the children as “innocent pawns in this unfortunate and vexing litigation.” Those contending for custody are the grandparents, who are the real plaintiffs, and the parents who are defendants.

An unfortunate situation existing through no one’s fault was improving and gave evidence of an ultimate happy ending until defendants’ ill-advised and contemptuous violation of a court decree precipitated this action.

Gerald J. Alingh and Hazel V. Alingh, referred to in the record as Vicky, were…