Stone v. Guaranty Bank and Trust Co.

Gregory, Justice:

The executor of Mr. Stone’s estate appeals from two orders of the lower court: The first granting Mrs. Stone a divorce, alimony and attorneys’ fees, and holding Mr. Stone in contempt of court; and the second also holding Mr. Stone in contempt of court and awarding Mrs. Stone additional attorneys’ fees. We hold the divorce decree was based on evidence that should have been excluded and reverse the lower court’s order granting Mrs. Stone a divorce and alimony. We remand the issues of attorneys’ fees for further consideration. Mr. Stone’s death has rendered his appeal from the…