Forbes v. Jennings

This case presents a new and peculiar question. Prior to 1921, Section 514, Or. L., read as follows:

“Power of Court to Modify Decree. At any time after a decree is given, the court or judge thereof, upon the motion of either party, shall have power to set aside, alter, or modify so much of the decree as may provide for the appointment of trustees for the care and custody of the minor children, or the nurture and education thereof, or the maintenance of either party to the suit.”

In 1921, the legislature by Chapter 114, Laws of 1921, amended said section by adding the following proviso:

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