McDonald v. McDonald
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Linn District Oourt. — Hon. W. N. Tkeichler, Judge. The plaintiff sued for a divorce on the ground of the adultry of the defendant. She filed a cross bill, asking a divorce on the ground of cruel treatment. She was granted a decree, and the plaintiff’s case was dismissed, but he was awarded $1,500, alimony, from which award the defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the Court
Sherwin, J. —
1 2 3 The defendant is the owner of 200 acres of land, worth $30 per acre, and incumbered for $1,600. The accumulation of this property is the result of her own work and managment and practically unaided by the plaintiff. Her net income therefrom is about $250 per year, while the plaintiff receives a pension of $360 per year. Under our statute the court is given the power to adjust the property rights of parties litigant in divorce cases, and it is not the rule in this state that the party in the wrong can have no alimony under any circumstances. Code, section 3180; Barnes v.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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