Drouin v. Hildenbrand

In this cause plaintiff, Roy J. Drouin, sought and obtained a judgment of separation from bed and board from the defendant, Mrs. Elizabeth Hildenbrand Drouin, the ground therefor being that they had voluntarily lived separate and apart for one year (Civil Code Article 138, as amended by Act 303 of 1956). Also, he prayed for and was granted the legal custody of their infant son who was born November 27, 1956.

Contesting the custody award, the defendant applied to this court for remedial writs. We granted the writ of certiorari with a stay order and issued a rule to show cause, our primary…