Cullinan v. Cullinan

HARRIS, Justice.

The question is whether the trial court properly entered judgment for accrued and unpaid child support. Defendant-father appeals, claiming acquiescence and laches during the 17 years payments were not made. Defendant also argues the judgment could not be entered after majority of the children for whom payments were ordered. We affirm the trial court.

Marjorie Cullinan (plaintiff) was divorced from John Cullinan (defendant) in 1948. Plaintiff was granted custody of the parties’ three children and defendant was ordered to pay child support of about $100 per month. The decree…