Barton v. Barton

Action was brought by a wife to obtain a decree of separate maintenance on the ground of extreme cruelty. Defendant filed a cross-petition, praying for an absolute divorce. After a spirited trial, the plaintiff was granted a divorce. She was allowed $300 alimony, payable at the rate of $50 a month, together with attorney fees in the sum of $700. The trial court dismissed the defendant’s cross-petition. The plaintiff appeals from that part of the decree which awards her but $300 permanent alimony.

Plaintiff asked for separate maintenance, with $300 a month for support, and $1,500 attorney fees.…