Gilmore v. Kitson
Indiana Supreme Court
Erom Monroe Circuit Court; James B. Wilson, Judge. Action by Eussell H. Gilmore against Elora D. Kitson and another. From a judgment for defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This is a habeas corpus proceeding instituted by appellant against appellees to obtain the custody of his infant daughter, Kuth A. Gilmore. The writ was duly issued, and a return thereto made by appellees. Appellant’s exception to the return was overruled, and a reply filed. The court, upon hearing the evidence, made a general finding in which it is said “that the father, Eussell H. Gilmore, is a proper person to have the care and custody of such child, but that the best interest of the child will d<¿ conserved by leaving the child in the care of the defendant Elora D. Kitson.” It was…
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