Newman v. Sample

205 So.2d 650 (1968)

Beatrice McLin NEWMAN

v.

Louise SAMPLE.

No. 44563.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

January 2, 1968.

B. Galloway Austin, Jackson, for appellant.

Mary Libby Payne, Brandon, for appellee.

GILLESPIE, Presiding Justice:

Beatrice McLin Newman filed her petition for writ of habeas corpus in the Chancery Court of Rankin County, Mississippi, against Louise Sample for the custody of petitioner's twin sons who were born August 17, 1961. The defendant answered the petition and contended therein that petitioner had abandoned said children and was not a fit and proper person to have the care and…