People v. Bolton

This is a habeas corpus proceeding, involving the right to the custody of Mary Flannery, a minor child, as between its legal guardian (the relator herein) and the respondent. Relator’s petition was denied, and the custody of the infant awarded to the respondent.

The essential facts are as follows: At the time this proceeding was .instituted the child was about five years of age. Its parents were dead. Relator was paternal uncle of the child, and the duly appointed, qualified and acting, guardian of its person and estate. The mother died when the child was about nine months old. Thereupon the…