Smith v. Smith
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Watts, J., Chesterfield, September, 1897. Action for alimony by Caroline Smith against George W. Smith. The order appealed from is as follows: This action was commenced by the service of the summons and complaint on the 9th day of December, 1896. The prayer of the complaint was: (1) That the plaintiff be protected in living separate and apart from her husband, the defendant herein; and (2) that the defendant be required to pay to the plaintiff as alimony an adequate…
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Before Watts, J., Chesterfield, September, 1897. Action for alimony by Caroline Smith against George W. Smith. The order appealed from is as follows: This action was commenced by the service of the summons and complaint on the 9th day of December, 1896. The prayer of the complaint was: (1) That the plaintiff be protected in living separate and apart from her husband, the defendant herein; and (2) that the defendant be required to pay to the plaintiff as alimony an adequate and suitable amount of money for her support and maintenance, and for general relief. On the 21st day of December, 1896,…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Justice Gary.
It will only be necessary to set forth one or two facts, which will be hereinafter stated, in addition to those contained in the order of his Honor, the presiding Judge, which will be incorporated in the report of the case. The following questions are raised by the exceptions: 1. Does the right exist in this State to grant suit money and alimony, pendente lite? 2. Can such order be granted at chambers? 3. Were there any allegations in the complaint or any facts stated in the affidayits, showing that *384the plaintiff was entitled to the…
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