Volkman v. Volkman
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county for absolute divorce and the care and custody of the children. Defendant brought a similar action asking the same relief and for alimony and attorney fees and suit money. The cases were tried together before Bard-well, J., who made findings, granted defendant an absolute divorce, and. directed that defendant have the care and custody of the children and that plaintiff pay her $15 per week for their support and maintenance.
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county for absolute divorce and the care and custody of the children. Defendant brought a similar action asking the same relief and for alimony and attorney fees and suit money. The cases were tried together before Bard-well, J., who made findings, granted defendant an absolute divorce, and. directed that defendant have the care and custody of the children and that plaintiff pay her $15 per week for their support and maintenance. From an order denying his motion to vacate the judgment and for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Lees, C.
On September 11, 1920, plaintiff brought an action against his wife for a divorce, charging her with cruel and inhuman1 treatment. About the same time she brought a similar action against him upon a like charge. The court combined the two actions and directed that they be tried together. There was a hearing on November 3, 1920, at which the wife appeared with her attorney and introduced evidence to substantiate her complaint. There was no appearance by or in behalf of the husband. The court made findings upon which judgment was entered on November 5,"granting the wife an absolute…
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