Simpson v. Simpson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Madison District Court. — Hon. J. H. Applegate, Judge. Action in equity for alimony. Pending a hearing ■on the merits, the district court made an allowance to enable the plaintiff to prosecute the case, and for temporary support, and from that order, the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBobinson, J.
The petition alleges that the plaintiff was married to defendant in September, 1891; that *236he was then a widower, without minor .children or a fixed home, and that she was a widow, with one child about six years of age; that, as an inducement to the marriage, the defendant represented that he was wealthy and able to procure a good home, in a desirable town or city; that he would procure such a home wherever the plaintiff might desire.it, and would provide for herself and child all necessaries and suitable comforts; that, relying upon those representations, the plaintiff was induced to consent…
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