Stephens v. Stephens

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

Laura Belle Stephens instituted this suit against D. W. Stephens for a divorce on the ground of his cruel treatment toward her rendering their further living together as husband and wife insupportable. She sought partition of community property, attorneys fees, etc.

The defendant entered a general denial and the trial before the court and jury (requested by defendant) resulted in a verdict on which the trial court entered a judgment favorable to plaintiff.

In response to special issues the jury found:

“1. The defendant was guilty of excesses, cruel treatment or outrages…