Harker v. Wolff

We thus have the narrow law question whether or not coirfpliance with the decree of the trial court absolved the father, the defendant, from any further liability for maintenance and support of his minor child. Both the trial court and the Common Pleas Court so held. With their determination we concur.

In our judgment the case is controlled by statute. Two sections are pertinent. The general obligation of parents is defined in §7997 GC.,

“The husband must support himself, his wife, and his minor children out of his property or by his labor.

If he is unable to do so, the wife must assist him so…