Lewis v. Lewis
Supreme Court of Louisiana
' Appeal from Twenty-Third Judicial District Court, Parish of St. Mary; Percy Saint, Judge. Suit by George T. Lewig against Mrs, Florence B. Lewis. Defendant’s exception of no right or cause of action was sustained, and plaintiff appeals. On motion to dismiss appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtLeche, J.
Plaintiff alleges that he is a resident of the city of New Orleans; that on March 19, 1888, he was married to defendant in the parish of St. Mary; that he is now 67 years of age, in poor health, without means and unable to provide for himself; that his wife is the owner of a large estate from which fruits and revenues belonging to the community are derived; that, under the provisions of the Civil Code, he and his wife owe each other mutual aid, fidelity,/and support; that she is amply able to pay and should be compelled to pay him 1100 per month; that he is in extreme need and that she should…
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