Pace v. Wolfinbarger

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Emma Jean Pace has invoked the original jurisdiction of the court pursuant to Kentucky Constitution § 110, seeking an order of prohibition against Honorable J. M. Wolfinbarger, presiding judge of the Estill Circuit Court. The controversy arises by virtue of certain proceedings held by the respondent on a child custody motion. A resume of the factual background is required before stating the questions involved.

*562The petitioner, Emma Jean Pace, was formerly married to James Thomas from whom she was divorced by a judgment granted to her in the Estill Circuit Court on March 20,…