State Ex Rel. Robinson v. Michael

McHugh, Justice:

This is an original proceeding in mandamus wherein the petitioner, Carolyn Robinson, seeks to compel the respon dent, the Prosecuting Attorney of Mineral County, Daniel C. Staggers, who succeeded Nelson M. Michael, to represent her in a contempt proceeding. By an order of the Circuit Court of Mineral County, dated September 9, 1975, Marlin Dennis Robinson, the former husband of the petitioner, was required to pay $100.00 per month for the support of their two children and $50.00 per month as alimony. The petitioner, on March 27, 1980, sought to have Marlin Dennis Robinson held…