Harwell v. Harwell

Undercofler, Justice.

On November 20, 1972, Jo Ann H. Harwell filed a complaint for divorce against Otis C. Harwell on the ground of cruel treatment. On October 16,1973, the jury returned a verdict for the husband and denied the divorce. The wife filed a new claim for divorce on November 27,1973, on the ground that the marriage was irretrievably broken. The husband answered the complaint and demanded a jury trial. The jury granted the wife a divorce, the home, certain other property, and child support payments. The husband appeals to this court. Held:

1. The appellant husband contends that the…