Eskridge v. Eskridge

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

Charges of domestic infidelity1 made by the wife were found sufficient when she was granted a divorce from Harrold Eskridge October 6, 1948, Thus twenty-five years of married life ended in circumstances showing a requirement by Mrs. Eskridge for surgical removal of a growth then thought to be malignant, but which was found otherwise. The husband married October 7th — one day after the divorce —and for half a year paid monthly alimony of $125, then petitioned for relief. He alleged changed conditions and inability to maintain himself on an income of $316.75 and pay…