Commonwealth v. Kauffman

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

This appeal involves a petition to reduce a support order made for the wife alone.

On May 3, 1948, pursuant to an agreement in writing signed by both parties, the court below ordered the appellant to pay $100.00 per week for the support of his wife and two children. Subsequently the children were removed from the order. On August 31, 1957 the court below ordered the appellant to pay the sum of $400.00 per month for the support of his wife, B. Catherine Kauffman.

On November 30,1959, pursuant to a petition theretofore filed, seeking a decrease in the order, the court below…