In re Ruth

The files and records show that petitioner filed his original petition herein on June 27, 1961, and therein complained that Mr. and Mrs. John Copas were unlawfully restraining Cindy Lynn Ruth (aged 15 months) and Tammy Sue Ruth (aged 3 months) of their liberty, and that petitioner was the father of said children and was entitled to the custody thereof, and was unlawfully deprived of said custody; and, on June 27, 1961, a writ was issued commanding Mr. and Mrs. John Copas to have the children before the court on June 30, 1961, and to appear and show cause to the taking and detention of said…