Irvan v. Kizer

John I. Purtle, Justice.

In an original action in this court petitioner, Pamela Lynn Irvan, sought writs of certiorari and prohibition to the Probate Court of Sebastian County, Ft. Smith District. We granted certiorari and requested briefing pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 16. We now consider the matter of prohibition. Under the circumstances of this case the writ is granted.

Petitioner gave birth to a son on June 24,1982. She was not married at that time and named the child Cody Lee Irvan. The natural father, Kenneth Glenn Chatman, readily acknowledged his paternity. Upon request of the father…