Johnson v. Johnson

The plaintiff, Marion Johnson, filed a petition seeking past-due child support from her former spouse. After a hearing the Circuit Court of Winnebago County entered judgment for $5,789 against the defendant, Donald Johnson. The defendant appeals, contending that the court should have given effect to an agreement to waive child-support payments and that the doctrine of estoppel should have been applied. Plaintiff has not cross-appealed.

The divorce in this cause was granted April 11, 1952. The decree provided for payment of $30 per week for child support of two little girls, one aged 2 years…