State Ex Rel. Couplin v. Hostetter

This is an original proceeding in certiorari to review for conflict with our decisions the opinion of respondents in the case of Edna N. Couplin v. Leroy E. Couplin, 121 S. W. (2d) 186. In October, 1935, Edna N. Couplin was granted a. divorce from her husband, the relator, with alimony of $40 per month. The relator has not paid any alimony to date. In May, 1937, on his motion, the trial court modified its judgment for alimony so as to terminate the order for monthly payments and adjudged alimony in gross in the amount of $200. On appeal the respondents found it was conceded an award of…