Searcy v. Searcy

FOSTER, Justice.

Demurrer was overruled to a petition to modify a decree fixing what in that decree is termed “permanent alimony.” The decree had been rendered on February 26, 1941. The petition to modify was filed July 2, 1941. The bill had sought a divorce at the suit of the husband, and the wife had filed a cross-bill seeking alimony without divorce.

The court denied a divorce on the original bill, but granted alimony on the cross-bill. After a reference was held, the court fixed the amount of the alimony (or separate maintenance, to use a more exact term) at $75 a month, calling it…