Raw v. Raw

This is an appeal from an order modifying that portion of a divorce decree relating to the custody of minor children.

On April 19, 1944, Irene E. Raw, as plaintiff, commenced suit for divorce in the circuit court for Clatsop county, against Vernon G. Raw, as defendant, upon the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. Mary Ruth Raw, now 14 years of age, and Sarah Louise Raw, now 9 years of age, are the lawful issue of the marriage between plaintiff and defendant.

On July 20, 1944, a decree of divorce was entered in said court and suit in favor of plaintiff, which decree in part provided:

“It is…