Sweeney v. Sweeney

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellee was granted a divorce from appellant on her counter-claim of general indignities. She was awarded permanent alimony, attorney’s fees and a statutory interest in appellant’s real and personal property pursuant to Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 34-1211 and 34:1214 (Repl. 1962). This appeal, by present counsel, is from the final decree. Appellant contends these statutes are unconstitutional.

We first consider the validity of § 34-1211, which authorizes the permanent awards made here. Before doing so, the question of appellant’s standing, which appellee raises, must be resolved.…