SIMPSON v. SIMPSON


63 So.2d 764 (1953)

SIMPSON v. SIMPSON.

Supreme Court of Florida, en Banc.

March 17, 1953.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carey & Harrison, St. Petersburg, for appellant.

Bussey & Simmons, St. Petersburg, for appellee.


ROBERTS, Chief Justice.

The principal question here presented may be stated as follows: Where the husband petitions for a reduction of the amounts allowed in a former decree for alimony and child support, is the wife entitled to suit money, including a reasonable attorney's fee, under the provisions of Section 65.16, Florida Statutes, F.S.A.? It is our opinion that Section 65.16 should be so interpreted. This is so because when the wife defends such a petition, she...

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