County of Stanislaus v. Pratt

PREWITT, Chief Judge.

Appellant brought an action under Chapter 454, the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Law. It alleged that it is a “political subdivision of the State of California, which has expended welfare monies for the support” of two minor children of defendant. It sought $3,952 from respondent. No prior support order is alleged. Respondent answered, denying each allegation of the petition and otherwise denying any liability to appellant.

The cause was then set for hearing. Appellant was represented by the assistant prosecuting attorney of Scott County, and respondent…