Lane v. Mangum

CODY, Justice.

Four children were born of the former marriage between Mrs. Lane and John J. Mangum. The oldest child was eleven years of age. Mrs. Lane and her present husband brought this suit against her former husband to have the custody of the children formally awarded to them, and to obtain an order from the court requiring Mangum to make fixed periodical contributions to the support of his four children.

While they were married defendant and Mrs. Lane resided in Matagorda County. During the time defendant resided in Reno, Nevada, Mrs. Lane continued to reside in Matagorda County, and the…