Hayes v. Hayes

Bell, Justice.

The constitution enumerates the cases of which the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction. Among them' are “alimony cases.” Code, § 2-3005. “Alimony is an allowance out of the husband’s estate, made for the support of the wife when living separate from him. It is either temporary or permanent.” Code, § 30-201. This statement of law defining alimony contemplates an “allowance” by a judgment or decree of court, and not a mere provision for support in a private contract between the parties; and this is true even though the alleged contract contains a recital that it is accepted by…