Spratt v. Spratt
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Opinion of the Court
ROGERS, Justice.
This is an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of divorce rendered against her on the ground that plaintiff and defendant lived continuously separate and apart for a period exceeding two years. Plaintiff’s suit is based on Act No. 430 of 1938, which provides that when married persons have been living separate and apart for a period of two years or more, either party may sue for and obtain a divorce in the district court of his or her residence in this State, provided such residence shall have continued for the statutory period.
Plaintiff alleged that defendant was a…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Lepenser v. GriffinSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1919
- Laplace v. BriereSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1922
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