State Ex Rel. Hall v. Cowie

In 1945 an action was commenced in the circuit court for La Crosse county by George W. Hall, plaintiff, against Leona Hall, defendant (petitioner herein). Leona Hall made no appearance in the action other than to enter into a stipulation entitled “Agreement for alimony, etc.” Such agreement, provided, among other things, that the defendant, Leona Hall, have the care, custody, and control of the seven infant children, and subject to the approval of the court:

“9. That the plaintiff shall pay to the defendant the sum of one hundred ($100) dollars per month, for the support of the defendant and…