Russell v. Russell

OPINION

WALKER, Chief Justice.

Appellant tells us that, “This is a case involving man and woman.” Actually and factually this is a case involving a man, seven women, eleven children, two continents, perhaps only one ceremonial marriage, questions of informal marriage and according to appellant’s brief, “more twists and turns than a mystery novel.” Perhaps more succinctly stated this case is a trial judge’s nightmare, which now, is before this Court for interpretation.

Our story begins somewhere in Great Britain, perhaps Scotland. Whether it was a dark and rainy night, the record speaketh not.

Our…