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91 N.J. Eq. 535

Weppler v. Weppler

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Decided June 14, 1920

Supreme Court of New Jersey · decided 1920-06-14

<p>On appeal from a decree of the court of chancery advised by Yice-Chancellor Baches.</p>

Decided 1920-06-14

Per Curiam.

¶1We arc -satisfied that the defendant abandoned his wife and neglected to maintain and provide for her, leaving it to their children to take care of her. Upon the marriage of the last child, and his departure' from the father’s farm, the petitioner was justified, under the circumstances, in going with him, and appealing to the court-of chancery under section 26 of the Divorce act. Comp. Stat. p. 2038. The amount of alimony fixed by the vice-chancellor is justified- by the evidence as to the husband’s means. The decree is affirmed, with costs.

¶2For affirmance — The Chief-Justice, Sivayze, Trenciiaed, Parker, Bergen, Minturn, Kaliscii, Black, White, ITeppenheimer, Williams, Taylor, Gardner, Ackeéson — It.

¶3For reversal — None.

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