Gessell v. Jones

Action on a contract for the payment of child support.

On May 9,1959, Raymond J. Jones (hereinafter called Jones) filed a divorce action against Elizabeth F. Jones (now Gessell and hereinafter called Gessell) in the district court of Custer County, Montana.

On September 30, 1959, the parties entered into a “separation and property agreement” wherein Jones agreed to pay Gessell the sum of $200 per month for the support of the three children of the marriage in addition to the sum of $100 each August for the purchase of school clothing.

A decree of divorce was granted October 14, 1959, providing…