Duke v. Duke

Appellant filed bill for divorce against appellee on the ground of cruelty, in which she also prayed' for the custody of the child of the marriage, a six-year-old daughter. The defendant appeared and answered the bill, denying the allegations of cruelty, and alleging that the best interests of the child demanded that he be allowed her custody. The complainant, appellant here, then asked for alimony pendente lite, attorney’s fees and suit money. A special master was appointed, testimony taken, and a report rendered in the complainant’s favor. The defendant interposed exceptions to the master’s…