Gage v. Gage

First, it should be noted that the evidence adduced at the trial is not before this court, inasmuch as the plaintiff did not secure a bill of exceptions.

Next, it should be observed that the plaintiff makes no complaint concerning the jurisdiction of the trial court in making a division of the property or as to the fairness thereof.

Rather, the gravamen of his appeal is the allowance of alimony to the defendant wife; and the source of the controversy is the amendment to former Section 11993, General Code, effective August 28, 1951. Prior to that date the section read:

“When the divorce is…