Mell v. Mell

Reid, Chief Justice.

Jack Darden Mell brought suit against her husband, Herbert Mell, for temporary and permanent alimony, and for the custody and support of their three minor children. The defendant denied any right of the plaintiff to alimony for herself, and by way of cross-complaint sought a divorce from her on the ground of cruel treatment. He also claimed the right to the custody of the two older children, Claudia and Jacqueline, eight and three years of age, admitting his duty and willingness in such event to support and care for them. He conceded that the plaintiff was entitled to…