Coates v. Coates

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

This is a divorce case. The wife, Mrs. Billie H. Coates, filed suit against the husband, Joe F. Coates, alleging cruel treatment and/or indignities. Mr. Coates denied Mrs. Coates ’ allegations, and, by counterclaim, sought a divorce on the grounds of indignities and/or habitual drunkenness, both of which charges Mrs. Coates denied.1 The cause was heard by the Chancellor, the evidence being taken ore ten/us. There was a thorough airing of the matrimonial difficulties of these unfortunate people, with more than a score of witnesses testifying; and the record…