Stapel v. Stapel

Parks, J.:

This is an action brought by Allen Stapel against his father, Walter Stapel, for child support allegedly due from September 2, 1965, to Allen’s 18th birthday on October 12, 1977. Allen brought this action a year and eight months after he attained majority. The trial court granted Walter’s motion for summary judgment and Allen appeals.

Allen’s natural parents are Carol Stapel Price Werner and the defendant Walter Stapel. Carol and Walter were divorced in 1962 with Carol receiving custody of Allen and Walter ordered to pay $50 a month child support, later reduced to $30 a month. After…