Commonwealth v. Mulholland

Mays, J.,

May G. Mulholland, prosecutrix in the instant case, instituted an action against defendant on March 10, 1939, alleging nonsupport. On April 27,1939, the court entered an order directing defendant to pay $115 per month. On May 2, 1940, prosecutrix presented her petition alleging that the sum fixed was insufficient and praying for an order of support against defendant commensurate with his *15income. On May 10, 1940, both parties being present, the court, after taking testimony, refused the prayer of the petition, allowing the order to remain in the sum as originally made.

Defendant has…