Garcia v. Superior Court

This is a proceeding in mandamus instituted in this court to compel respondents to bring in other parties by way of cross-complaint in an action brought against petitioner by the county of San Bernardino.

Margaret Garcia was an aged widow, a resident of San Bernardino, and was without means of support. She had four children; petitioner, Lewis V. Garcia, a son; Margaret Garcia, Mrs. Helen Gorman and Mrs. Florestine Stalheber, her adult daughters, all residents of California.

Mrs. Garcia had been granted aid under the provisions of the Welfare and Institutions Code and was receiving $24.20 per…