State ex rel. Papp v. James

This case presents six issues for our review. First, should either party’s evidence be stricken? Second, is there a clear legal duty to appoint a guardian ad litem upon a parent’s motion before interviewing a child in a custody dispute? Third, is there a clear legal duty in this case to issue findings of fact and conclusions of law upon timely motion? Fourth, does Elizabeth have an adequate remedy at law? Fifth, should a writ of mandamus issue either to vacate the custody decree and to compel appointment of a guardian ad litem and a new hearing, or to order the filing of findings of fact and…