Perkins v. Perkins · G.R. 35787

Petitioner: Perkins
Respondent: Perkins
Citation: G.R. No. 35787
Court: Supreme Court
Decided: September 12, 1932

Separate maintenance and support obligations between husband and wife, including specific allowances for debts, advances, and living expenses

Summary

Supreme Court En Banc case involving spousal support dispute between husband and wife married in 1914. Wife sought separate maintenance; husband appealed trial court's order granting specific allowances for debts, advances, and living expenses. Court rejected wife's motion to dismiss appeal as coming too late, finding waiver through conduct. Applying Civil Code Articles 148 and 142 on support obligations, Court found some claimed items allowable (Manila Hotel expenses for necessities) while others exceeded legal requirements (money loans to wife). Unable to determine proper amount from evidence, Court remanded case for further proceedings consistent with Civil Code support provisions. Decision emphasizes proper scope of spousal support under law.

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