Legal Opinion

Dorsey v. Dorsey

Supreme Court of Minnesota

Decided April 25, 1919No. 21,222PublishedCited by 6 opinions

Action in the district court for Hennepin county for limited divorce' and for alimony. In his cross-complaint defendant sought an absolute divorce.

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Action in the district court for Hennepin county for limited divorce' and for alimony. In his cross-complaint defendant sought an absolute divorce. The case was tried before Dickinson, j., who made findings and held that neither party was entitled to a divorce; that plaintiff was entitled to continue to occupy the homestead, but that she release $600 of $2,000 received by her upon the payment of a joint note to pay a mortgage on the homestead, and that she have $50 a month for maintenance of her minor children. From an order denying his motion for amended and additional findings or for a new…

1Opinion of the Court

Lees, C.

This is an action by a wife against her husband for a limited divorce, wherein the latter, by answer and cross-complaint, sought to obtain an absolute divorce. Each charged the other with cruelty, but the court found that the respective charges were not sustained by the evidence, and both parties were denied a divorce. The court found, however, that plaintiff was entitled to separate maintenance for herself and her minor children and directed the entry of judgment therefor. Defendant appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

From the findings these facts appear:

The…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Keuper v. Unknown Heirs of MetteIllinois Supreme Court · 1909
  2. Campau v. CampauMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
  3. In re McConnellDistrict Court, N.D. New York · 1912
  4. Adams v. LeavensSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1849
  5. Semper v. CoatesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Clausen v. ClausenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1957
  2. Donigan v. DoniganSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1952
  3. State, Department of Public Welfare v. ThibertSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1979
  4. Gostomezik v. GostomezikSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1934
  5. Pye v. MagnusonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1929

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