James v. Child Welfare Board

On January 19, 1967, there was filed in this court an action in habeas corpus. Barbara James, the mother of James James, said that on or about November 9, 1966, her son, James, was forcibly removed from her custody by the Juvenile Court of Summit County, Ohio, on an order issued by that court.

An answer, and a reply to the answer, were filed. Thereafter, oral argument was presented to the court, followed by the filing of a stipulation of facts. The stipulations and admissions of counsel are that: Barbara James was granted a divorce, and the custody of James James, her infant son, by the Court…