Cupit v. Brooks

The appellant, Horace Dodds Cupit, Jr., and the appellee were married to each other on June 29, 1940. He obtained a divorce from her on December 9, 1952, on the ground of desertion. The case was uncontested. She was awarded the custody of the three children who are *63now twelve, fourteen and sixteen years of age respectively. It was also consented and agreed that he would pay her the sum of $125 per month for the support of the children.

On May 11, 1954, the appellant filed a petition in the Chancery Court of Hinds County asking that the decree of December 9, 1952, be modified and the amount of…