Frothingham v. Anthony

I regret my inability to concur in the majority opinion. Nothing herein contained is intended as any criticism of or reflection upon the court granting the divorce or counsel drafting the agreements herein involved. I am well aware of the liberality with which both courts and members o£ the bar have come to view the proceedings relating to divorce, and especially am I aware of the indifference of the public with reference to the case with which the marital ties are being severed.

The practice in certain states and countries of granting divorces ad libitum, and the attitude of certain classes…