Carithers v. Carithers

William Thomas Carithers filed a suit for divorce against Thelma M. Carithers. By her cross-bill she prayed for a divorce, alimony, and attorney’s fees, and that she be awarded a certain 1940 Ford V-8 convertible automobile and a bedroom suit in the possession of the plaintiff. The jury returned a verdict granting a total divorce to both parties. The verdict further provided, “The automobile and the furniture referred to in the petition is awarded to the defendant.” Based upon this verdict, the automobile and furniture were decreed to be the property of the defendant. This judgment is…