GILLESPIE, Chief Justice, for the Court:
Johnnie Fred Watkins appealed from a decree of the Chancery Court of Neshoba County holding him in contempt of court for his failure to support his adult retarded son.
In 1964, Necie S. Watkins was granted a divorce from Johnnie Fred Watkins. She was awarded custody of a thirteen-year old child, Roy, born of the marriage, and $35 per month for Roy's support. After Roy became twenty-one years of age, his father discontinued...
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