Johns v. Emmert

This was an application by the appellant, as guardian of the person and estate of Dulcena Johns, minor heir of Martha Emmert, deceased, against the appellee, for a writ of habeas corpus, to obtain the custody of the appellant’s said ward.

*534In his verified complaint, the appellant alleged,., in substance, that he was the guardian of Dulcena Johns, minor heir of Martha Emmert, deceased, duly appointed and qualified as such guardian, and legally entitled to the possession and custody of said ward; that the appellee had the custody and possession of said ward, wrongfully and unlawfully, and refused…