Hobbs v. Hobbs

1. The discretion of the trial judge in refusing a continuance was not manifestly abused; and on a question of alimony pending a libel for divorce this court will not scan closely the ruling of the court upon a motion for a continuance of the hearing on account of the apparent inaccessibility of witnesses whose affidavits are desired. Champion v. Champion, 68 Ga. 835. Especially is this so where there are minor children whose rights to maintenance and support are unaffected by the conduct of the wife, and whose custody the father does not seek.

2. On the hearing of an application for temporary…