Hava v. Chavigny
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; George H. Théard, Judge. Action by Adrian Hava against Marie Ernestine Chavigny. On rule to fix alimony pendente lite. From judgment rendered, plaintiff appeals, and defendant answers appeal praying that sum be increased.
1Opinion of the Court
On Rule to Fix Alimony.
DAWKINS, J.
Plaintiff appeals from a judgment of the lower court granting the defendant alimony in the sum of $55 per month pendente lite. Defendant has answered the appeal, praying that the sum be increased to $139 per month.
Plaintiff contends that the defendant is the owner of property and is possessed of resources which render the payment of alimony unnecessary under the provisions of article 148 of the Revised Civil Code. It is true that the record shows that she owns an undivided interest in some property, and that there are certain funds in the hands of the court…
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