Elliott v. Bradshaw

CAMPBELL, Justice.

This is an original mandamus proceeding brought by James Elliott, Relator, requesting a writ of mandamus directing Respondent, the Honorable John Bradshaw, Judge of the District Court of Stephens County, to grant a writ of habeas corpus in a child custody case.

Relator Elliott and Carol Elliott Huffman were divorced February 26, 1975, by decree of the 326th District Court of Taylor County, which decree also named Ms. Huffman managing conservator of their two minor children. On September 19,1978, the 326th District Court modified the 1975 decree by naming Mr. Elliott managing…