Hodges v. . Hodges

The defendant now moves in this Court to dismiss the action on the ground that the Court is without jurisdiction, for the reason that the complaint filed in this cause is not verified as required by G. S., 50-16.

The appellee admits the complaint is not verified, but insists that a verification of the pleadings in an action for alimony without divorce is not required by the statute.

In Gr. S., 50-16, it is provided, "In actions brought under this section, the wife shall not be required to file the affidavit provided in section 50-8, but shall verify her complaint as prescribed in the case of…