Commonwealth Ex Rel. Goessler v. Bernstein

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

This is a habeas corpus proceeding involving the custody of a nine year old girl. The contestants are her mother and father. After a hearing the child was awarded to the custody of the father. The mother has appealed.

Although we import much weight to the conclusion of the learned court below who saw and heard the parties and witnesses, it is our duty to reach an independent conclusion from the evidence; our duty is not ended with a determination that there is evidence to support the order. Act of July 11, 1917, P. L. 818, Sec. 1, 12 PS 1874; Com. v. Mauch, Betz…