Allen v. Allen

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

An order finally dismissing the plaintiff’s cause for want of jurisdiction is appealed from. The question is whether Joseph Allen, who had lived at Hot Springs (making occasional visits to other States) was a resident of Lawrence County ■within the meaning of our statutes authorizing divorce. See “Venue,” Pope’s Digest, Sec. 4383.

The Allens were married at Malvern in March 1943. The complaint alleges separation without cohabitation for more than three years. Act 20, approved January 27, 1939, 7th subdivision; Pope’s Digest, Sec. 4381. *

Testimony by the parties is…