Blackwell v. Blackwell

This is an action for support and maintenance brought under the provisions of the Juvenile and Domestic Delations act of 1929 (Devision), alleging as its major ground for relief extreme cruelty by the defendant. The petition was filed on May 4th, 1934, and the acts of cruelty complained of took place on several occasions prior to April 24th, 1934.

I have very carefully considered all of the testimony, briefs, exhibits, and pleadings in this matter. The parties were married on March 5th, 1919, and resided in the town of Montclair most of their married life. Two children were born of the…