Schmeltz v. Schmeltz
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Muscatine District Court. Action in chancery for a divorce and alimony. There was a decree granting the relief prayed for, and certain lands owned by defendant were set apart for the alimony of plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Beck, Get. J.
— I. Upon motion of plaintiff tlie defendant was required by a proper order of the court to pay $20 per month for the support of plaintiff, and $50 to enable her to prosecute this action; with this order defendant failed to comply. Thereupon the answer of defendant was, on motion of plaintiff, stricken from the files because of his default and contempt in disobeying the order of the court and failing to render any excuse therefor. Thereupon the cause was- submitted to the eourt upon the petition of plaintiff and the testimony of witnesses examined in court. A decree was rendered…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Lynch v. LynchSupreme Court of Iowa · 1869
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