Camp v. Camp
Texas Supreme Court
Appeal from Harris. Tried below before the Hon. Peter W. Gray. Suit by appellant against appellee for divorce, commenced October 22, 1856. The petition was as follows: That heretofore, to-wit: in the month of November, A. D., 1849, she lawfully intermarried with the said Josiah, in the county of Calhoun, in the State aforesaid, and that she lived peaceably and happily with her said husband, Josiah, for several years, to-wit: from the time of her said marriage with the said…
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Appeal from Harris. Tried below before the Hon. Peter W. Gray. Suit by appellant against appellee for divorce, commenced October 22, 1856. The petition was as follows: That heretofore, to-wit: in the month of November, A. D., 1849, she lawfully intermarried with the said Josiah, in the county of Calhoun, in the State aforesaid, and that she lived peaceably and happily with her said husband, Josiah, for several years, to-wit: from the time of her said marriage with the said Josiah, until about the month of March, 1856, and that her said husband commenced about that time a series of excesses,…
1Opinion of the Court
Hemphill, Ch. J.
This is a suit by the wife for a divorce. She alleges that they lived for years happily together, and complains, in substance, that he became, from March to August, 1856, almost an habitual drunkard ; that he neglected to provide for the family, and she had to make a living for him ; that her attempts and entreaties that he would reform, were ineffectual; that he became so loathsome and excessive in his conduct, that the plaintiff could not bear with him ; that *534she was"frightened by his conduct and actions, and could have no peace; that he neglected to maintain her two…
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