O'Quin v. Evans
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of Evangeline; B. H. Pavy, Judge. Suit by Mrs. Rozene O’Quin against A. G. Evans for separation from bed and board. From a judgment fixing alimony, the plaintiff appeals, and defendant, answering the appeal, prays for a reduction of the amount.
1Opinion of the CourtO’Niell, J.
Plaintiff in this suit for separation from bed and board proceeded by rule upon defendant to show cause why he should not pay her $100 a month alimony for herself and her child. After hearing evidence, the judge fixed the amount of alimony at $25 a month for both wife and child. Plaintiff appeals, and defendant, answering the appeal, prays for a reduction of the amount to $15 a month.
[1] The only matter for determination is the amount of alimony to be allowed. And the only rule we have for fixing the amount is that it shall be in proportion to the wants of those requiring it and the…
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