Lucyk v. Brawner

Browning, Judge :

Hazel Mae Lucyk instituted this proceeding in habeas corpus in the Circuit Court of Monongalia County on May 23, 1958, seeking to regain the legal custody of her illegitimate, two year old son Bobby. The respondents are Kirby L. Brawner, Welfare Consultant for Monon-galia County Circuit Court, and Neil and Margaret Riffle, husband and wife, to whom the physical custody of Bobby was given by Mrs. Brawner. The parties will be designated Lucyk, Brawner and Riffles in this opinion.

After a hearing, the trial court quashed the writ of habeas corpus theretofore awarded and awarded…