Flournoy v. Flournoy

Felton, Justice.

1. "Proceedings for a divorce and for alimony have always, under the practice in this State, been regarded as equitable.” Hendrix v. Hendrix, 224 Ga. 662, 664 (163 SE2d 917) and cit.

2. "There is, in equity cases, no constitutional right of trial by jury in this State, but such right, so far as it exists, is statutory only.” Bemis v. Armour Packing Co., 105 Ga. 293 (31 SE 173); Crowell v. Akin, 152 Ga. 126, 135 (108 SE 791, 19 ALR 51) and cit.; Beasley v. Burt, 201 Ga. 144, 149 (39 SE2d 51) and cit.

3. Accordingly, Ga. L. 1960, pp. 1023, 1024 — which amended Code § 30-101 so as…