Johnson v. Johnson

Bell, Judge:

Velva Johnson commenced this action against her former husband, Malcolm Johnson, for a divorce on the ground of adultery. The family court issued a decree denying the divorce, but ordered alimony and property division. A separate decree awarded attorney’s fees to Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Johnson appeals both decrees. We reverse and remand.

The parties married in October, 1943. At that time, Mrs. Johnson had a high school education and was working as a clerk. Mr. Johnson had a degree in electrical engineering and was an officer in the army. Following his release from service, Mr. Johnson…