Rutledge v. Rutledge

CAMMACK, Judge.

This divorce action was instituted by the appellee, W. C. Rutledge, against the appellant, Nona Lee Rutledge, on grounds of abandonment and cruelty after more than 35 years of marriage. Mrs. Rutledge counterclaimed for a divorce from bed and board on the ground of cruelty. This appeal is from a judgment which granted both parties a divorce and made no provision for maintenance or alimony for Mrs. Rutledge. However, she was awarded a one-half interest in a $3,000 note. Mrs. Rutledge contends that she should have been awarded at least $100 per month as alimony.

The parties were…