Wascome v. Wascome

HAMITER, Justice.

Plaintiff and defendant were married in July, 1947, and of the marriage one child was born. On February 28, 1952 the wife instituted suit for separation from bed and board grounded on alleged acts of cruel treatment. Because she had- not completely recovered from the effects of a previously experienced mental illness plaintiff did not then pray that the court grant her the custody of the minor. In fact, she asked that his temporary care, custody and control be awarded to the paternal grandmother, Mrs. David C. Wascome.

On October 15, 1953 plaintiff, alleging a complete…