Clifton v. Clifton

Eitz, Judge:

Plaintiff’s bill alleges ber marriage to the defendant some fourteen or fifteen years prior to the institution of the suit. It alleges his subsequent desertion and abandonment of her, that he otherwise maltreated her, and charges his failure and refusal to make provision for her proper maintenance and support. Facts are averred showing the defendant’s ability to make such provision, and the court is asked to enter a decree requiring him to pay such reasonable amount as may be determined to be proper and sufficient for the support of the plaintiff. It will be observed that this is…