Black v. Black

This appeal is taken from an order modifying a final decree of divorce by reducing the monthly allowance of $60 awarded by said decree for the support of plaintiff (appellant) and the minor children of the marriage to $30 per month.

Appellant and respondent intermarried October 17, 1901, and two sons and one daughter were the issue of the mar riage. On January 24, 1905, respondent’s mother, in consideration of the love and affection she bore unto him, and to provide for Ms better maintenance and support, conveyed to him a lot situate at the northeast corner of Geary Street and Eighteenth Avenue, city and county of San Francisco, and being 120-% feet on Geary Street by 100 feet on Eighteenth Avenue. On January 24, 1905, in consideration of love and affection, and for her better support and maintenance, respondent conveyed said lot to his wife, appellant herein. On «May 27, 1920, appellant brought an action in divorce against respondent, alleging cruelty. On October 14, 1920, the court rendered its decision in favor of the appellant, granting her a divorce, awarded her the custody of the minor sons and made an allowance of $60 per month for the support of the wife and said minor…