The Supreme Court today issued a writ in favour of Mr. Oliva Dionne. father of the Dionne quintuplets, against Dr. Allan Dafoe, who helped bring the five girls into the world and who has been in charge of their physical welfare ever since.
Mr. Dionne charged that he was ridiculed when Dr. Dafoe was initiate ed into the circus organization, the Sinners end Saints Club of New York.
No stated amount of damages asked was contained in the writ, which also wamed Mrs. Dionne and the quintuplots as plaintiffs.
Dr. Dafoe, during /the initiation ceremonies at New York, appeared in a white apron inscribed "Dr. Litters." He carried a satchel labeled "mass delivery."
The suit was filed by Mr. Dionne a fortnight ago, but he withheld the service of the writ on Dr. Dafoe because of the presentation of the Dionne quintuplets. and the Dionne family to their Majesties yesterday.—United Press.
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