State Ex Rel. Burleigh v. Savoie

FOURNET, Justice.

This is a proceeding by habeas corpus, instituted by relator against respondents to regain the possession and custody of his eight year old daughter, Gussie Burleigh, from her maternal grandparents, respondents herein. This is the sequel to the case of State ex rel. Burleigh v. Savoie et ux., 176 La. 115, 145 So. 285, 286, involving the custody of the same child and between the same parties.

Relator’s petition contains the following allegations: That under judgment of this court, rendered on June 20, 1932, he was awarded the custody of his minor daughter, and respondents were…