Pitchford v. Pitchford

Tbe original bill, filed by the wife against the husband, sought a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, and prayed that the custody of the two minor children, the issue of the marriage, who were in the complainant’s custody at the filing of the bill and so remained until the rendition of the final decree, be committed to her.

The respondent answered, denying the alleged cruelty, but admitted that the complainant was a suitable person to retain the custody of their children.

Thereafter the complainant amended her bill, charging adultery on the part of the defendant with one Kate Gregory. The…