Crowell v. Crowell

This is a habeas corpus proceeding to determine the custody of a little girl named Mary, about eight years of age. From a decree dismissing the writ and awarding the absolute custody of the child to the mother, the plaintiff-father appeals.

The plaintiff and the defendant were married in Tucson, Arizona, in 1931, and after residing there for about ten months, moved to Texas where they resided for a period of nine years. While in Texas, Mary was born on February 21, 1940. According to the defendant, she was subjected to brutal treatment by her husband and was compelled to leave Texas with her…