Sloatman v. Gibbons

HAYS, Justice.

This matter is before us on a petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals. That court granted a petition for relief and issued a writ of mandamus to the respondent court. 8 Ariz.App. 554, 448 P.2d 124 (1968).

The essential facts are as follows: On August 28,' 1968, Peggy Sloatman, referred to as petitioner, presented a verified complaint for a divorce to the office of the respondent clerk for filing. An affidavit of indigency and inability to pay the required filing fee, executed by the petitioner was presented simultaneously therewith. Also presented was a motion…