Marley v. Marley

Action by a divorced wife, commenced February 24, 1940, to recover from her former husband $11,946.55 spent by her for the support, maintenance and education of their minor son. The cause was tried April 13, 1945, by the court without a jury; judgment for defendant; plaintiff appealed.

Plaintiff and defendant were married October 9, 1915; their son was born April 22, 1919; they were divorced in Kansas City, Missouri, April 5, 1921, on the petition of the wife, plaintiff here. The custody of the son was awarded to plaintiff with visiting privileges to defendant. Plaintiff was awarded $75.00 per…