Nix v. Nix

Mrs. Frances B. Nix, on January 21, 1964, filed her bill against Billy H. Nix, in which she charged that the parties were married on September 17, 1954, and were separated on January 1, 1964; that Mark Allen Nix, age 8, and Sherry Lynn Nix, age 5, were the offspring of the marriage. She charged the defendant with habitual cruel and inhuman treatment and sought a divorce on that account. She also sought the award of the custody of the children to her, together with support for them, and alimony.

The defendant, on April 14, 1964, filed his answer, denying the material allegations of the bill,…