Wilson v. Wilson

Until there is a proceeding- by petition setting forth fully the wifeis ease, the judge at chambers has no jurisdiction of the matter of granting alimony under section 2986 of the code. This statute contemplates a suit with process duly issued. Yoemans v. Yoemans, 77 Ga. 124 (3 S. E. 354) ; Stallings v. Stallings, 127 Ga. 464 (56 S. E. 469; 9 L. R. A. (N. S.) 593) ; Pitts v. Pitts, 144 Ga. 423 (87 S. E. 391) ; Combs v. Combs, 146 Ga. 112 (90 S. E. 862).

2. The petition in this ease is addressed to the judge of the superior court by name. There is no prayer for process. Petitioner prays that…