Nelson v. Nelson

Supreme Court of Georgia

Nelson v. Nelson

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

CourtSupreme Court of Georgia

DecidedMay 14, 1924

DocketNo. 4194

StatusPublished

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

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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.

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122 S.E. 890, 158 Ga. 321, 1924 Ga. LEXIS 146, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/nelson-v-nelson-ga-1924.