Davis Ex Rel. Grant v. Davis

This proceeding involves the construction of some of the provisions of chapter 252A, Codes, 1950, 1954, entitled “Uniform Support of Dependents Law”, enacted in 1949 by the Fifty-third General Assembly as chapter 103.

Petitioner, age 30, brought the action under chapter 252A by his mother as natural guardian and nest friend against his father to compel him to furnish support. Petitioner’s parents were divorced in 1929 when he was sis. His father (respondent herein) was ordered to pay child support of $5 a week until the boy became 18 and to furnish all clothing, medical services and…