Newton v. Newton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

The action was one for divorce, plaintiff charging that the defendant was guilty of extreme cruelty, gross neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness and adultery. When the case was called for trial the defendant withdrew his answer and stated that he would contest only the plaintiff’s claim for alimony. Trial was had and a decree of divorce and alimony awarded plaintiff. The plaintiff appeals from the allowance of alimony, contending chiefly that the court erred in refusing to hear additional evidence showing the defendant’s aggressions. Also,…