Richardson v. Richardson

KEETON, Justice.

The facts in this case are not materially in conflict and may be briefly summarized .as follows: The parties were married February 14, 1948; thereafter, in an uncontested proceedings, a decree of divorce was granted respondent (plaintiff) on December 10, 1949. A child, Katherine I lae, born the issue of the marriage in March, 1949, was by the terms of the decree awarded to respondent.

By a petition filed February 16, 1951, the defendant (appellant here) sought, because of changed circumstances and conditions to modify the decree and have custody of the child awarded to her.

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