Segars v. Segars

This is an original petition for writ of mandamus for an order directing the Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County to set aside the trial court's order awarding temporary alimony pending an appeal.

The pertinent facts can be gleaned from the record and petition for the writ, and are as follows:

On October 2, 1975, the court below entered an order granting the prayer of the plaintiff, LeNeta W. Segars, for an absolute divorce from defendant, D.W. Segars (petitioner herein), on the ground of incompatibility. As a property settlement between the parties and as alimony in gross, the court…