Nelson v. Nelson

Supreme Court of Georgia

Nelson v. Nelson

122 S.E. 890, 158 Ga. 321, 1924 Ga. LEXIS 146

Supreme Court of Georgia·Decided May 14, 1924·No. No. 4194·Published

Opinion

Beck, B. J.

“On application for temporary alimony, the merits of the cause are not in issue, though the judge, in fixing the amount of alimony, may inquire into the cause and circumstances of the separation rendering the alimony necessary, and in his discretion may refuse it altogether.” Civil Code, § 2979. Under the evidence in the record, the court did not err in allowing the amount of alimony and attorney’s fees awarded. Judgment affirmed.

All the Justices concw.

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Beck, B. J.

“On application for temporary alimony, the merits of the cause are not in issue, though the judge, in fixing the amount of alimony, may inquire into the cause and circumstances of the separation rendering the alimony necessary, and in his discretion may refuse it altogether.” Civil Code, § 2979. Under the evidence in the record, the court did not err in allowing the amount of alimony and attorney’s fees awarded. Judgment affirmed.

All the Justices concw.

Nelson v. Nelson, 122 S.E. 890, 158 Ga. 321, 1924 Ga. LEXIS 146 (Ga. 1924).

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