Vicknair v. Vicknair

McCALEB, Justice.

Plaintiff brought this suit for an absolute divorce under R.S. 9 :301, alleging that he and defendant had been living separate and apart for more than two years. Defendant filed answer admitting the salient allegations 6f the petition but, averring that plaintiff deserted her without cause and that she was without fault and in necessitous circumstances, prayed that she be awarded alimony.

■ The trial judge granted plaintiff a divorce and, being of the opinion that defendant was without fault, awarded her alimony in the sum of $7.50 per week. Plaintiff has appealed from the…