Dow v. Blake

In an action of debt it appeared that in certain proceedings for divorce had in Milwaukee County in the State of Wisconsin, a decree" was in 1882 rendered that the complainant therein, Christine Blake, be divorced from her husband, Barnum Blake, and that she have and recover from him the sum of $2,000 upon the execution by her of a release of all right to dower in and to his estate.

' In 1888 this decree was, upon her petition, modified by the entry of the following order:

“ It is noiv here ordered and adjudged by this court that Christine Blake, the plaintiff, do have and recover of Barnum…