Alford v. Alford

Grice, Justice.

Thelma Alford, the husband, brought suit for divorce against his wife, Cecil Alford. (We are assured by counsel at the bar that there is no mistake in the names, as they thus appear in the record.) The suit was based on allegations of cruel treatment; the wife denying the acts alleged against her and opposing his prayer that he be granted a divorce. She on the other hand set forth cruelty on his part towards her, and asked that she be granted a divorce. She prayed also for permanent alimony and attorney’s fees. The jury found a divorce for both parties, and that “alimony and…