Goetz v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County

This is an application for a writ of prohibition to restrain the respondent superior court from proceeding further on an order to show cause by which Robert Goetz, the real party in interest, sought to modify alimony and support provisions of an interlocutory decree of divorce. An alternative writ was issued.

The petitioner, Mary Goetz, obtained an interlocutory decree of divorce from Robert Goetz on May 25, 1956. It contained provisions for alimony and the support of the Goetz’ minor children. On February 15, 1957, Robert obtained an order to show cause why these provisions should not be…