Watts v. Rutledge

This is a child custody case. Appellee W. J. Rutledge and the appellant, Kelsie Rutledge Watts, were married to each other on the 30th day of June, 1940. The child involved herein, Sandra Ann Rutledge, a girl, was born to such marriage on the 7th day of October, 1942. Thereafter, on July 11, 1946, appellant and appellee were divorced and the custody of the child, by agreement of the parties, was divided between them. On August 6, 1946, appellant was married to J. G. Watts. After appellant had married J. G. Watts, she filed a petition asking for exclusive custody of the child. On February 14,…