Commonwealth Ex Rel. Price v. Campbell

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

This action originated in a petition by a mother for an order on her son for her support under the Act of June 24, 1937, P.L. 2045, as amended, 62 PS §1973. The lower court after hearing ordered the defendant to pay $20 per week to the relatrix for her support. Generally, in nonsupport proceedings where there is liability, but two questions are involved, the need on the one hand and, on the other, the ability to pay. And disposition of such proceedings are largely within the discretion of the court below and we do not interfere unless an abuse of discretion appears. Com. ex…