Coleman v. Coleman
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Gadsden City Court. Heard before Hon. John H. Disque. Bill by Charles Coleman against Carrie Lee Coleman for divorce, with cross bill by the respondent seeking divorce, alimony. and attorneys’ fee. There was a decree for complainant granting absolute divorce and awarding him the custody of the minor child. The decree also denied the respondent attorneys’1 fee and temporary and permanent alimony and respondent appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
This is a suit for divorce on the ground of adultery. A cross-bill was filed by the respondent praying a divorce for actual violence committed by the husband on her person, attended with danger to life and health. On final submission the chancellor decreed absolute divorce to complainant, *226and awarded him the custody, control, and education of the minor child, the offspring of complainant and respondent’s marriage.
Respondent’s prayer for a reasonable solicitor’s fee to her counsel in this cause, for a reasonable amount for her support and maintenance pending the termination of this suit, and…
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