Loomis v. Loomis

47 Wn.2d 468 (1955)

288 P.2d 235

ARTHUR R. LOOMIS, Appellant,

v.

DOLLY A. LOOMIS, Respondent.[1]

No. 33113.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

September 22, 1955.

Hall, Cole & Lawrence and Stanley F. Atwood, for appellant.

Oliver J. Neibel, Jr., and Luvern V. Rieke, amici curiae.

WEAVER, J.

Do the courts of this state have the power, under existing statutes (Laws of 1949, chapter 215, § 11, p. 701; RCW 26.08.110), to grant alimony for the support of a spouse in a case of absolute divorce when there are no minor or dependent children? This is a question of first impression in this court. See…