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2017We noted that we had previously held that “a claim for arrearage in temporary alimony which accrued prior to rendition of the final decree may be the subject of contempt proceedings initiated subsequent to the final decree.” Id. at 570 (citing Newton v. Newton, 238 Ga. 282, 282 ( 232 SE2d 557 ) (1977); Moore v. Moore, 207 Ga. 335, 335 (1) ( 61 SE2d 500 ) (1950)).

2017We noted that we had previously held that “a claim for arrearage in temporary alimony which accrued prior to rendition of the final decree may be the subject of contempt proceedings initiated subsequent to the final decree.” Id. at 570 (citing Newton v. Newton, 238 Ga. 282, 282 ( 232 SE2d 557 ) (1977); Moore v. Moore, 207 Ga. 335, 335 (1) ( 61 SE2d 500 ) (1950)).

2019So, as in Frost, supra, this case should be remanded for further findings on whether the husband was prevented from asserting his duress defense at that time. 7 In addition, the trial court only set aside a portion of the divorce decree, ruling that the husband engaged in “misconduct” that precluded him from setting aside other aspects of the decree under the doctrine of unclean hands.

2005“If a vendor conveys land by deed to his vendee before he has title himself, and afterwards the vendor acquires title, his subsequent title inures to the benefit of the vendee, and a complete title is vested in the vendee the moment the vendor acquires it. [Cits.]” Donalson v. Yeates, 173 Ga. 30, 31 , hn. 7 ( 159 SE 856 ) (1931).

2005“If a vendor conveys land by deed to his vendee before he has title himself, and afterwards the vendor acquires title, his subsequent title inures to the benefit of the vendee, and a complete title is vested in the vendee the moment the vendor acquires it. [Cits.]” Donalson v. Yeates, 173 Ga. 30, 31 , hn. 7 ( 159 SE 856 ) (1931).

2001In a separate provision the jury specifically made appellant independently responsible for all reasonable college expenses, including tuition, room, board and books, for each of the children. 1 Because we find the use of the funds in the custodial accounts does not “clearly extend beyond the age of 18,” Coleman, supra, and is not restricted to post-minority college expenses, we find the inclusion of this provision in the final decree was not error.

1969The award of additional attorney’s fees in the final decree was not error as being in conflict with Dobson v. Dobson, 223 Ga. 432 ( 156 SE2d 72 ), Grantham v. Grantham, 222 Ga. 577 ( 151 SE2d 129 ), and similar cases where the award of attorney’s fees was made after verdict and no order reserving such jurisdiction had been entered.

1969The award of additional attorney’s fees in the final decree was not error as being in conflict with Dobson v. Dobson, 223 Ga. 432 ( 156 SE2d 72 ), Grantham v. Grantham, 222 Ga. 577 ( 151 SE2d 129 ), and similar cases where the award of attorney’s fees was made after verdict and no order reserving such jurisdiction had been entered.

1969The award of additional attorney’s fees in the final decree was not error as being in conflict with Dobson v. Dobson, 223 Ga. 432 ( 156 SE2d 72 ), Grantham v. Grantham, 222 Ga. 577 ( 151 SE2d 129 ), and similar cases where the award of attorney’s fees was made after verdict and no order reserving such jurisdiction had been entered.

1969The award of additional attorney’s fees in the final decree was not error as being in conflict with Dobson v. Dobson, 223 Ga. 432 ( 156 SE2d 72 ), Grantham v. Grantham, 222 Ga. 577 ( 151 SE2d 129 ), and similar cases where the award of attorney’s fees was made after verdict and no order reserving such jurisdiction had been entered.

1939Compare Russell v. Mohr-Weil Lumber Co., 115 Ga. 35 ( 41 S. E. 275 ); Murray v. Hawkins, 144 Ga. 613 ( 87 S. E. 1068 ), where the whole case was tried by the judge by consent, without a jury.

1939Compare Russell v. Mohr-Weil Lumber Co., 115 Ga. 35 ( 41 S. E. 275 ); Murray v. Hawkins, 144 Ga. 613 ( 87 S. E. 1068 ), where the whole case was tried by the judge by consent, without a jury.

1905Another case which is equally in point is Bradley v. Johnson, 49 Ga. 412 .

1898In rendering the decision as to the assignments of error upon the decree, the court held that exceptions pendente lite should have been filed to the decree and error thereon' have been assigned in the final hill of exceptions. 101 Ga. 615 .