Chandler v. Ratcliffe

Weltner, Justice.

We are called upon in this appeal to interpret provisions in a settlement agreement that was made a part of a divorce decree between the parties in April, 1975. The trial court refused to hold the husband in contempt; the wife sought a discretionary appeal, which we granted.

1. The settlement agreement between the parents provided: “Second Party agrees to pay First Party the sum of $400.00 per month, plus twenty percent (20%) of all earnings over $18,000.00 per year, for the support of [their three children].” The husband contends that this language means he is responsible to…