Houston v. Houston

This was a bill by the wife against her husband, for divorce and alimony. The cause alleged was cruel and inhuman treatment. He answered the bill, and also filed his cross bill, which she answered. Replications were filed to the several answers.

The cause was submitted on bill, cross bill, answers, and the testimony of witnesses.

Upon a final hearing, the Court dismissed the cross bill, granted a divorce, and rendered a decree in her favor and against him for alimony, 1000 dollars. The alimony was to be paid as follows: 250 dollars within thirty days from the date of the decree; 250 dollars…