Chester v. Chester

PHELPS, Justice.

The plaintiff, H. Ray Chester (hereinafter called appellee), instituted an action against defendant, Edna G. Chester (hereinafter called appellant), for divorce in Yavapai County, Arizona, in 1946, alleging excesses, cruel treatment and outrages against appellee as grounds for divorce. The action was filed September 14, 1946, at which time the appellant was residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but in due time she filed an answer and the cause was tried to the court without a jury, both parties being present and represented by counsel.

In her answer the appellant raised the question…