Bingham v. Bingham

This is an action, under Section 7314, Revised Statutes 1919, by a wife against her husband, for maintenance and support. Tried to the court, plaintiff, the wife, was awarded a judgment of $15,000 annually for the maintenance of herself and children, and $5,000 for attorneys' fees. Defendant appealed.

The pertinent portion of Section 7314 aforesaid reads:

"When the husband, without good cause, shall abandon his wife, and refuse or neglect to maintain and provide for her, the circuit court, on her petition for that purpose, shall order and adjudge such support and maintenance to be provided and…