Schafer v. Schafer

This is a suit for divorce by plaintiff on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The defendant filed a cross complaint on the same grounds and asked for a decree of separation from bed and board. Defendant was awarded the decree of separation from bed and board, the custody of the two youngest children, alimony, child support, and a property settlement. The plaintiff was awarded custody of his two oldest children. From this decree the plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff attempted to call as witnesses Donald Schafer (aged 16) and Robert Schafer (aged 15), children of plaintiff and defendant. The…