Hertzen v. Hertzen

It is a well-established principle that, as between tribunals of concurrent jurisdiction, the one which first takes cognizance of a controversy can continue it to the end. This rule has not been violated in the case at issue. The court that granted the decree has continued its jurisdiction relating to the custody of the minor child.

On November 10, 1919, a decree of divorce was granted the plaintiff by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon in and for Multnomah County. The decree provided, among other things, that the care and custody of Charles Hertzen, minor child of plaintiff and…