Stephens v. Stephens

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

*181Annie Stephens brought suit against John E. Stephens for divorce, alimony and the custody of her two children, on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. Her husband counterclaimed for a divorce from bed and board, on the ground of abandonment without fault on his part. On final hearing the chancellor rendered judgmlent dismissing the petition, as well as the answer and counterclaim. Plaintiff appeals.

In the year 1914, plaintiff moved with her father to the town of Crittenden, where defendant was engaged in the business of farming and…