Hopton v. Hopton

342 So.2d 1298 (1977)

Richard Gilbert HOPTON

v.

Mrs. Ella Mae HOPTON.

Nos. 49099, 49636.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

February 16, 1977.

John R. Countiss, III, W.E. Gore, Jr., Jackson, for appellant.

Tighe & Tighe, B. Stirling Tighe, Jackson, for appellee.

Before GILLESPIE, C.J., and SMITH and WALKER, JJ.

WALKER, Justice, for the Court:

This is an appeal from a decree of divorce rendered in the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, in June of 1975. Appellant does not contest the granting of the divorce, but contends that the award of $500 per month alimony and $200 per month child support is…