Commonwealth v. Brooks

Forrest J.,

At a hearing on August 20, 1959, the writer of this opinion ordered defendant, William Brooks, to pay $75 per week for the support of his wife, Harriet L. Brooks, and his two children, whose ages are seven and five years, although he had been paying not only all the taxes and utility company bills for their house, but also $50 weekly to his wife for the purchase of food for the family and for other household expenses. On August 24, 1959, defendant filed exceptions to the order, and the matter was ordered on the argument list. The matter was argued in December 1959. This case was…