Perkins v. Perkins
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Washtenaw Circuit in Chancery. On December 2d, 1859, a decree of divorce was made by said Circuit Court in Chancery, in favor of said Eliza A. Perkins, and the • sum of $1,000 ordered to be paid to her by said Sebra Perkins as alimony. The decree for alimony was soon afterwards sold by her to one Renwick.
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Appeal from Washtenaw Circuit in Chancery. On December 2d, 1859, a decree of divorce was made by said Circuit Court in Chancery, in favor of said Eliza A. Perkins, and the • sum of $1,000 ordered to be paid to her by said Sebra Perkins as alimony. The decree for alimony was soon afterwards sold by her to one Renwick. On January 21th, 1862, on the petition of said Sebra Perkins, and after hearing counsel for said Eliza and for Renwick, an order was made by said Circuit Court in Chancery, as follows: “In this cause, on hearing Joslin & Blodget, for defendant, and O. Hawkins, for complainant, on…
1Opinion of the Court
Martin Ch. J.:
The order in this case is interlocutory, and from it no appeal lies. See Enos v. Sutherland, 9 Mich. 148; Ballard v. Green, Ibid. 222. The decree of alimony vests in the wife no absolute right to the allowance, as it may be changed from time to time, and reduced or enlarged in the discretion of the Court:— Comp. L. § 3249; Rogers v. Vines, 6 Ired. 293; Wheeler v. Wheeler, 18 Ill. 39; Sheafe v. Laighton, 36 N. H. 240; Miller v. Miller, 6 Johns. Ch. 91. Whether the decree would be changed or modified depends upon the action of-the Court upon the coming in of the Commissioner’s…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Wheeler v. WheelerIllinois Supreme Court · 1856
- Enos v. SutherlandMichigan Supreme Court · 1861
- Miller v. MillerNew York Court of Chancery · 1822
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