Pettijohn v. Smith

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

Patricia Hall Petti-john, appellant herein, and her former husband, Howard J. Hall, are the parents of two minor children, Wanda Lucille Hall, age 12 years, and James Howard Hall, age 10 years. The Halls were divorced in Clay County, Missouri, in November, 1970, appellant having been awarded the divorce. Two different versions of the custody order contained in the decree are in existence, a purported photostat held by appellant reflecting that she was awarded custody, and Hall having had possession of a purported decree, attested by the Clay County, Missouri…