Jackson v. Jackson

The trial court awarded the complainant, Rachel Jackson, a divorce from the bonds of matrimony and custody of the two minor children of the parties. The decree also awarded Mrs. Jackson, as alimony and child support, the use of a residence jointly owned by the parties and $425.00 per month. We granted an appeal to the defendant, George P. Jackson, limited to his assignment of error challenging the jurisdiction of the court to award the use of the jointly owned property to Mrs. Jackson.

Prior to entry of the decree the house in question was owned by the parties as tenants by the entirety. Under…