Faulkner v. Faulkner

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

Belle Faulkner brought this action against her husband, J. L. Faulkner, to recover alimony in the sum of $10,000. From a judgment awarding her $50 a month, and directing appellant to pay to her attorney a fee of $100, this appeal is prosecuted.

At the outset, appellant challenged the jurisdiction of the Wolfe circuit court both by special demurrer and plea. It is provided by section 76, Civil Code of Practice, that an action for alimony or divorce must be brought in the county where the wife usually resides,, if she has an actual residence in this…