Goodrum v. Goodrum

Jenkins, Chief Justice.

1. Formerly, an order granting alimony could he enforced by attachment only. Goss v. Goss, 29 Ga. 109 (2).

2. Under the law as it now is, a decree for alimony may be enforced by attachment for contempt. Van Dyke v. Van Dyke, 125 Ga. 491, 492 (2) (54 S. E. 537).

3. Where, in a suit for divorce and alimony, the superior court has jurisdiction on the face of the record, and where after service on the defendant no plea to the jurisdiction is filed and the court awards alimony, it retains jurisdiction to enforce its judgment by attachment for contempt, notwithstanding the fact…