Sherry v. Doyle Et Ux.

This is an habeas corpus proceeding involving the custody of a child about four years of age. Sherry, the respondent, and who was plaintiff below, had judgment from which the Doyles appeal. They assail the findings on the ground of insufficiency of the evidence, and the conclusions and judgment as being contrary to law.

The plaintiff averred that he was the father of the child and that upon the death of his wife he arranged with the defendants to care for the child, until he was prepared to otherwise provide a home for it; that an arrangement to care for the child had been made by him with a…