California Court of Appeal May 9, 1917, Crim. No. 683. (In Re Wenman)

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding in

habeas corpus

brought to recover the custody of a minor child alleged to have been abducted and at present unlawfully detained. The writ having issued, a return was made thereto by the person detaining the child, and the matter is before us for decision upon demurrer to the return.