Commonwealth ex rel. Snapir v. Snapir

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

We are here concerned with a controversy involving the custody of Israel Snapir, presently aged five years, the son of Maurice and 'Saundria Snapir. The case has a long procedural history, including three petitions for habeas corpus and a citation for contempt. Testimony was taken at nine hearings, and there is a voluminous original record. The ultimate disposition below was an order on March 17, 1961, awarding custody to the maternal grandparents, Meyer M. and Anna Trivus, with whom the child’s mother resides. The father has appealed.

Maurice Snapir and Saundria Trivus…