Allen v. Allen

Louisa H. Allen, by her next friend, filed her bill for a divorce and for alimony against her husband, Abraham Allen; to which he filed his answer denying the allegations therein, and set forth by way of cross bill, a complaint, in which he alleged a breach of the marriage contract, on the part of the complainant, which she was called upon to answer, and for a decree in his favor.

For all substantial purposes the answer is a cross bill, and under our practice in chancery, must be so considered. It appears that at the instance of the complainant, the court had ordered the defendant to pay the…