Watson v. Watson

Hatcher, President:

In this suit a divorce was sought upon the grounds of habitual drunkenness, cruelty and adultery. In a written opinion the circuit court found that all three charges were sustained. A decree of absolute divorce was entered and the defendant directed to pay alimony at the rate of $250.00 a month.

The finding of adultery was based on evidence that the defendant visited a lady some four or five times at her apartment in the evening, remaining several hours each time. The defendant and the lady frankly admitted the visits but denied any improper conduct. It appeared that they…