St. Martin v. Messersmith

PONDER, Justice.

The plaintiff brought suit against her hus'band on June 5, 1947 seeking a decree of separation from bed and board, an award •of alimony pendente lite and the custody of 'her minor child. On July 2, 1947 the defendant was condemned to pay alimony pen•dente lite in the sum of $225 per month to the plaintiff. The defendant answered the .suit and reconvened asking for separation from bed and board and for the custody of ■the child to be awarded jointly to the plaintiff and the defendant. On hearing, the trial judge gave judgment in favor of the ■defendant decreeing a separation…