Harwell v. Gay

Atkinson, Presiding Justice.

C. G. Harwell and his wife made application for the writ of habeas corpus for custody of their minor daughter, Yerna Harwell, fourteen years of age, alleged to be illegally detained by Ben Gay and his wife. A rule was duly issued and served. The respondents made return by answer admitting custody of the child and alleging a right thereto. The answer was twice amended. The petitioners demurred to the answer as amended, on general and special grounds. The demurrer was overruled. The case proceeded to trial before the judge upon consent that he pass upon all questions…