Schmieding v. Doellner

In January, 1865, Henry Doellner instituted a suit against his wife, Meta, who is the present plaintiff’s cestui que trust, for a divorce. On April 3, 1865, an interlocutory judgment by default was entered in his favor. . On April 8, 1865, an instrument in writing was executed by and between Doellner and the plaintiff Schmieding, as trustee for Meta, whereby Doellner bound himself to pay to Schmieding $325 per annum, in quarterly instalments, during the natural life of the said Meta, for her separate use and benefit, upon the" consideration that the same should be received and accepted by her…