Jones v. Davis

TIREY, Justice.

This is a child custody case. Appellant sought to gain the care, custody and control of his minor daughter, Loria B. Jones, by writ of habeas corpus. At the conclusion of the testimony the court decreed that the father, Estell Jones, take nothing by his suit, and further decreed that the care, custody and control of Loria B. Jones be awarded to William Davis, her grandfather. Estell Jones seasonably excepted to the decree and gave notice of appeal and duly *329perfected, his appeal to the Court of Civil Appeals for the First Judicial District, and the cause is here on transfer…