APPLICATION OF BUTTS

No. 9434.

289 P.2d 949 (1955)

Application of Juanita Collins BUTTS for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Juanita Collins BUTTS, Applicant and Appellant, v. Merle L. COLLINS, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided November 17, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Shallenberger & Paddock, Missoula, Wm. F. Shallenberger, Missoula, argued orally for appellant.

John W. Bonner, Helena, argued orally for respondent.


ANGSTMAN, Justice.

This appeal is by applicant from a decree in habeas corpus. Appellant was formerly the wife of respondent and the mother of three minor children of the parties. Appellant and respondent were divorced in Oregon by decree entered on June 19, 1952, wherein the appellant was given the care and custody of the minor children.

It is alleged in the petition for the writ that respondent had persistently refused to surrender the children to the custody...

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