Guardianship of Willis

On July 16, 1952, Cecil H. Willis, hereinafter referred to as “Willis,” filed a petition herein for appointment as guardian of his minor son, Gerald David Willis, then of the age of 2 years, hereinafter referred to as “Gerald.” On August 8,1952, Wallace Neill and his wife, Margaret, who then had custody of the child, filed a petition in the juvenile court to have him declared free from the custody and control of his father. The two proceedings were consolidated for hearing by stipulation and the trial court denied the petition of Willis to be appointed guardian and also denied the Neill…