State Ex Rel. Monroe v. Ford

Relators seek by habeas corpus to regain possession of one of their children, a son, 2 years of age. Respondent received the child from the Louisiana Children’s Home Society, Inc., of Jennings. In his answer, he alleges that the child was surrendered by his father to said society, which, in turn, through its proper officer, executed an act of adoption to him. That the relator, Mrs. Olivia Monroe, is insane and not mentally, physically, or financially capable or able to attend to the needs of her child.

The court below gave judgment for defendant, and relators appealed.

In the latter part of the…