Gray v. Maxwell

The relator, Bonnie Gray, brought this habeas corpus action to regain custody of her minor child from the respondents, John and Jane Doe, prospective adoptive parents. The child had been placed with them by virtue of a relinquishment signed and acknowledged by the relator. The trial court found generally in favor of the relator and ordered the child returned to her. The respondents have appealed. Also named as a party and appearing as an appellant in this action is Delene Maxwell, the conciliation court counselor of the District Court for Douglas County, Nebraska. Although Mrs. Maxwell has…