Wellbeloved v. Wellbeloved

Candler, Justice.

Alleging cruel treatment as his ground therefor, John R. Wellbeloved sued his wife, Margaret M. Wellbeloved, for divorce. Responding to the petition, the defendant denied the allegations of cruelty and, by way of cross-action, alleged that the plaintiff had wilfully deserted her and their four minor children. She prayed that no divorce be granted, and that she be awarded permanent alimony for herself and their minor children. The jury refused to grant a divorce, but awarded permanent alimony. Being dissatisfied with the verdict as a whole, the plaintiff in due time moved for…