Myrick v. Myrick

OPINION

JAMES, Justice.

This case was brought to enforce an alleged “contractual alimony” agreement. Plaintiff-Appellant Dorothy Myrick and Defendant-Appellee Richard A. Myrick, Jr. were formerly husband and wife. Their marriage was dissolved by a divorce decree entered on the 28th of July, 1972 in the District Court of Brooks County. The decree provided, inter alia, that:

“The Respondent further agrees to pay to Dorothy Myrick for her support and maintenance the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars per month and the first of such payments to commence on the 1st day of June, 1972 and to be…