Bell v. Bell

This is an action brought by Mavis Bell against Leigh-ton Bell for divorce. Plaintiff in her petition relies on the ground of extreme cruelty.

Defendant denied such allegation and by way of cross-petition sought to obtain a divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty and adultery. He further alleged that during the marriage there was born a child, a son, who was then three years of age, and alleged that plaintiff is an unfit person to have the care and custody of such child and that the custody thereof should be awarded to him. It is further alleged that during the marriage certain property was…