Lursen Ex Rel. Jurrens v. Henrichs

This is a proceeding in habeas corpus brought by Helen. Jurrens for and on behalf of her minor daughter, Kathryn Lois Lursen, to obtain the care and custody of such minor daughter from the minor’s maternal grandmother, Grace Henrichs. The court awarded the custody of the minor child to its mother during the summer months and to the grandmother during the school years, with the right of visitation of both mother and grandmother when the minor was in the custody of the other. The mother has appealed.

While the proceedings were brought on behalf of the minor, Kathryn Lois Lursen, we will refer to…