State ex rel. Jones v. Superior Court
Washington Supreme Court
Application filed in the supreme court November 12, 1913, for a writ of mandamus to the superior court for King county, Tallman, J., to compel a hearing upon a petition for the modification of a decree of divorce.
1Opinion of the CourtChadwick, J.
The relator made application to the respondent to modify a decree of divorce in an action heretofore brought in the superior court of King county. The decree awarded a minor son to the wife of relator and provided for the payment of alimony.
A short time prior to the institution of this proceeding,, relator filed a petition in the court below, accompanied by an affidavit and praying for a modification of the decree. This-petition was served upon the attorneys of record for the plaintiff in the original action. The petition was, thereafter,, to meet a possible objection to the procedure,…
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