MOVIE STAR'S WIFE MUST FORFEIT ALIMONY OR SURRENDER FAMILY DOG
Los Angeles, California (JFK+50) On May 2, 1925, Associated Press reports that the wife of silent screen actor Art Acord* will not receive alimony if she "persists in denying him the companionship and aid of their family dog."
This was the ruling yesterday in superior court here in Los Angeles where Mrs. Acord "is asking temporary alimony pending the outcome of her lawsuit for divorce."
The court ruled that as "common property," Mr. Acord "has a right to utilize" the canine's acting ability to earn a portion of the alimony.
*Arthemus Acord (1890-1931) was born in Prattsville, Utah & became a silent film actor & rodeo champion. AA served in WWI where he won the Croix de Gueire for bravery. His acting career declined with the advent of sound movies & he took up mining in Mexico.
SOURCE
"Rules Wife Must Forfeit Alimony Or Surrender Dog," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
