Stetson v. Stetson

GAWTHROP, P. J.,

In this uncontested divorce case, the master recommended a decree on the. ground of indignities to the person. On review of the record, we ordered the matter down for argument to afford plaintiff’s counsel an opportunity to convince the court that a decree should be granted. After oral argument, consideration of plaintiff’s brief and supplemental brief, and a further careful consideration of the record, we are forced to a conclusion that a decree may not be granted.

A decree of divorce must be founded upon compelling reasons and upon evidence that is clear and convincing…