Brady v. Brady
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Elmore Chancery Court. , Heard before the Hon. Rioi-iaed B. Kelly. The bill in this case was filed by the appellee, L. M. Brady, the wife of James N. Brady, against tbe said James N. Brady.
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Appeal from Elmore Chancery Court. , Heard before the Hon. Rioi-iaed B. Kelly. The bill in this case was filed by the appellee, L. M. Brady, the wife of James N. Brady, against tbe said James N. Brady. It was averred in tbe bill that complainant bad lived with tbe respondent as bis wife for several years1, faithfully and affectionately performing all of her marital duties until a short time before tbe filing of the bill, when the respondent- sent her away to her brothers; that the respondent had often threatened and abused her; that he had sent her away without money or means of support; and…
1Opinion of the CourtAnderson, J.
The complainant filed her bill for alimony and counsel fees, against her husband, but sought no divorce.
A reference was ordered and had and the report of the register recommended $25.00 for attorney’s fees and $12.50 per month for the complainant. Whereupon the chancellor confirmed said report, and ordered the re*416sponclent to pay over $100.00 to the register to- pay said solicitor’s fees and the monthly payments to the complainant pending this suit, and ordered respondent to jail in default of the payment of said $100.00.
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