Worthington v. Worthington

Plaintiff, as guardian of the seven minor children of the defendant, brought this action in the circuit court of St. Louis county, Missouri, by a petition, wherein it is alleged that defendant, without any cause, abandoned and deserted his minor children, and failed and refused to contribute to the support of any of them, or to make any provisions for their maintenance, and that they are without means of support, depending upon the charity of others therefor. It is also alleged that defendant owns a valuable farm in St. Louis county, and earns from $350 to $500 a month as a life insurance…