Delbridge v. Sears
Supreme Court of Iowa
Certiorari from Woodbury District Court. — W. G. Sears, J udge. Certiorari, contesting the legality of the court’s action in a proceeding modifying a decree of divorce in so far as it relates to the alimony granted, brought under the provisions of Section 3180 of the Code of 1897, the contention being that the court acted illegally, in so far as it decreed that the defendant was not holden for accrued and unpaid amounts provided for in the original decree.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, C. J.
1' modification retroactivc modification. This is an original proceeding in certiorari. We are asked to review the proceedings in the district court of ___ . Woodbury County.
On the 11th day of January, 1912, the plaintiff herein obtained a decree of divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, and urns awarded the sole care, custody and control of their minor daughters, Alta Delbridge and Florence Delbridge. The degree further provided alimony in the sum of $6 per week. A judgment was entered against the defendant, Frank Delbridge, requiring him to pay to the plaintiff the sum of…
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