English v. Gregory

ORIGINAL PROCEEDINGS WRITS OF MANDAMUS

ELLIS, Justice.

These original proceedings for writs of mandamus demonstrate yet another example of the jurisdictional struggle between the statutory probate and district courts.

A detailed statement of the events leading up to the filing of this proceeding is a necessary predicate to a full appreciation of the issues presented. Robert W. Calvert, Sr. (hereinafter “Calvert Senior”), and D. Edith English-Calvert were married on September 18, 1976. On May 17, 1985, Mrs. English-Calvert filed for divorce (cause no. 85-29721) in the 246th District Court of…