McLain v. Meadows
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. J. P. Wood, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtFinlayson, P. J.
In this action, brought under section 196a of the Civil Code, the mother of an illegitimate child sues the father to compel him to contribute to the child’s support. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
[1] Section 196a, added to the code by the statute of May 22, 1913 (Stats. 1913, p. 218), reads: “The father as well as the mother, of an illegitimate child must give him support and education suitable to his circumstances. A civil’ suit to enforce such obligations may be maintained in behalf' of a minor illegitimate child, by his mother or guardian, and in such action the court…
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