Phipps v. Phipps

Taylor, Justice.

Appellant in this action sought to have annulled and declared void, on the ground of duress, a marriage entered into with the respondent, Ethel Louise Phipps, on September 9, 1947.

The matter was referred to Honorable J. K. Dorman, Master for Horry County, for the purpose of having him take the testimony and report the same, together with his findings, both of law and fact. After taking the testimony, the Master made his Report, dated December 17, 1948, in which he recommended that the Complaint be dismissed.

In due time, the appellant filed his exceptions to the Report of the…