Walsh v. Walsh

The complainant was granted a decree in. the circuit court for the county of St. Clair, in chancery,, separating her from her husband, the defendant, by reason of his extreme cruelty. It was found also that, although being of sufficient means and ability to support and maintain her, he had nevertheless wantonly and cruelly refused to do so.

She was also granted a separate cost and maintenance during the term of her natural life, provided she lived chaste and virtuous, and the sum of $1,200 per annum was the-amount fixed that the defendant should pay to her for that purpose, to be paid monthly…