Swann v. Harper

Almand, Chief Justice.

Gerald Swann brought his petition for the writ of habeas corpus against Della Harper to obtain the custody of his child born September 1, 1968. In it, he alleged that the defendant, the child’s maternal grandmother, was illegally in possession of the baby. A response was filed by the defendant. After a hearing the custody of the baby was awarded to the maternal grandmother.

Notice of appeal was filed by the plaintiff on July 16, 1969. Extension of the time for filing the transcript of the evidence was granted, and on September 8, 1969, the notice of appeal and transcript…