Primus v. Primus

ELLIS, Judge.

Plaintiff husband brought suit for an absolute divorce under LSA-R.S. 9 :301 on the grounds of continuous separation for over two years. In her answer, the defendant wife admitted the separation and reconvened for a divorce in her favor, and requested alimony in accordance with Article 161 of the LSA-Civil Code.

Prior to the trial, defendant wife abandoned the reconventional demand and agreed to confine the question solely as to lier fault in connection with the claim for alimony. Upon trial of the matter, the lower court awarded judgment in favor of plaintiff, granting the…