Martin v. Superior Court
California Supreme Court
APPLICATION for Writ of Mandate to be directed against the Superior Court of the County of Alameda. Hon. T. W. Harris, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHenshaw, J.
Plaintiff commenced this action in the superior court of the county of Alameda against Ergo A. Majors, to recover damages for the death of plaintiff’s minor daughter, alleged to have been occasioned by the wrongful acts of Ergo A. Majors. After the commencement of this action this petitioner, who is a day laborer, married and the father of ten minor children, all of whom are living and dependent upon him for support, sought leave of the court to be allowed to prosecute his action in forma pauperis. His application was supported by an affidavit to the effect that, saving for his chose in…
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