Wald v. Wald
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from, Sac District Court.— Hon. S. M. Elwood, Judge. Suit for divorce on the ground of habitual drunkenness. There was a decree ■ denying the divorce, but allowing the plaintiff $100 attorney’s fees. The defendant appeals.
1Per curiam
The point is made that we have no' jurisdiction. of the case, because the judgment rendered against the defendant does not exceed $100, and no certificate was made by the trial court. The prayer of the petition asked for $1,500 alimony, and temporary alimony and attorney’s fees, without specifying the amount. The amount of the judgment rendered does not determine the jurisdiction of this court on appeal. Fullerton v. Cedar Rapids & M. C. Ry. Co., 101 Iowa, 156. If, under the pleadings, the court could have consistently rendered a judgment for more than $100, this court has jurisdiction of the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Thompson v. JacksonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1895
- Sherwin v. MabenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1889
- Madison v. SpitsnogleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
- Fullerton v. Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1897
3Cited by8 opinions
- Thorn v. KelleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1965
- Schenberg v. SchenbergMissouri Court of Appeals · 1957
- Geagley v. City of BedfordSupreme Court of Iowa · 1944
- Smith v. SmithMissouri Court of Appeals · 1968
- Davis v. LaughlinSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
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