ALIMONY

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ALIMONY


ALIMONY. The maintenance or support which a husband is bound to give to his wife upon separation from her; or the support which either father or motheris bound to give to his or her children, though this is more usually calledmaintenance. 2. The causes for granting alimony to the wife are, 1, desertion, (q.v.)or cruelty of the husband; (q.v.) 4 Desaus. R. 79,; 1 M'Cord's Ch. R.205; 4 Rand. R. 662; 2 J. J; Marsh. R. 324.; 1 Edw. R. 62; and 2, divorce. 4Litt. R. 252; 1 Edw. R. 382; 2 Paige, R. 62; 2 Binn. R. 202; 3 Yeates, R.50; S.& R. 248; 9 S.& R. 191; 3 John. Ch. R. 519; 6 John. Ch. 91. 3. In Louisiana by alimony is meant the nourishment, lodging andsupport of the person who claims it. It includes education when the personto whom alimony is due is a minor. Civil Code of L. 246. 4. Alimony is granted in proportion to the wants of the person requiring

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