Erwin v. Erwin
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
Hart, C. J.,
(after stating the facts). 'Counsel for appellant relies upon the principles of law decided in Brown v. Brown, 38 Ark. 324; Casteel v. Casteel, 38 Ark. 477; and Williams v. Williams, 150 Ark. 319, 234 S. W. 169. Under the principles of law decided in these cases, alimony is a continuing allotment of sums payable at regular intervals for the support of the wife from year to year. Although no definite time is fixed during which it is to continue, it will, from its very nature, cease with the death of either party; or, upon the marriage of the wife, the complainant may apply to the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In Re PfahlerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1906
- Cohen v. CohenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1906
- Pryor v. PryorSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1908
- Casteel v. CasteelSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1882
- Brown v. BrownSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1881
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