Legal Opinion
Ellsworth v. Ellsworth
California Supreme Court
Decided April 20, 1954No. L. A. 22906PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEdmonds, J.
Jack Howard Ellsworth has moved to dismiss the appeal taken by his former wife from an order vacating one which adopted the findings and recommendation of a commissioner of the court. The question presented for decision concerns the legal effect of the redetermination.
In a proceeding initiated by an order to show cause, Evelyn Ellsworth sought to modify the provisions of interlocutory and final decrees of divorce which award to Jack the custody of their minor son. Pursuant to section 259a of the Code of Civil Procedure, the matter was referred to a court commissioner who, after a hearing,…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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3Cited by19 opinions
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