Lewis v. Lewis

This was an action for divorce, instituted by John Lewis against his wife, Sarah Lewis. The causes for divorce alleged in the petition are these: 1. Adultery with one Solomon Hiatt. 2. Abandonment. The defendant, in her answer, which is verified by oath, specifically denies the adultery; and, byway of cross-petition, she alleges that the plaintiff abandoned her without cause, &c., wherefore she prays a divorce and alimony. There was an answer to the cross-petition, and a reply to the answer.

The issues being made, the case was submitted to a jury, who, upon the defendant’s motion, were…