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Schenck v. Knight
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Donna Marie SCHENCK, a Minor, et al. v. Janet KNIGHT, Director of Family Services
73-185
505 S.W. 2d 192
Opinion delivered February 4, 1974
[Rehearing denied March 11, 1974]
HABEAS CORPUS—CUSTODY OF INFANTS—JURISDICTION, PROCEEDINGS & RELIEF.—Upon the records in a habeas corpus proceeding brought by a 14-year old mother to regain custody of her child, chancellor's denial of the petition and confirmation of custody in the State Social Services Department based upon the best interests of the child held not against the preponderance of the evidence, although the mother is not prevented from presenting evidence to the chancellor of changed conditions that would justify a change in custody.
Appeal from Garland Chancery Court, James L. Chesnutt, Chancellor; affirmed.
Frances T. Donovan, for appellants.
Ivan H. Smith and Louis Watts, for appellee.
J. FRED JONES, Justice. This is an appeal by Donna Marie Schenck, the minor mother of Patrick Daniel Schenck, and Donna's mother, Mary Ann Brown, as next friend of Donna Marie and grandmother of the infant child, Patrick Daniel Schenck, from a decree of the Garland County Chancery Court denying their petition
