Briggs v. Briggs

The court below, after hearing the evidence, made full findings of fact. The facts found are supported by the evidence offered and are binding on us. Burnsville v. Boone, 231 N.C. 577, 58 S.E. 2d 351, and cases cited.

On the facts found the court correctly concluded that the plaintiff has failed to make out any cause for divorce, either a vinculo or a mensa.

The existence of grounds for divorce is a prerequisite to any allowance to the wife under G.S. 50-16. To warrant an allowance pendente lite she must allege and prove a cause of action for divorce. Cameron v. Cameron, 231 N.C. 123, 56 S.E.…