Le May v. Le May
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Circuit Court, Lawrence County ; Robt. C. Brickell, Judge. Bill by Walton P. Le May against Alma S. Le May for divorce, with cross-bill by respondent for divorce and alimony. From a decree for complainant, respondent appeals.
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Appeal from Circuit Court, Lawrence County ; Robt. C. Brickell, Judge. Bill by Walton P. Le May against Alma S. Le May for divorce, with cross-bill by respondent for divorce and alimony. From a decree for complainant, respondent appeals. The charge was not sustained by the evidence. 80 Ala. 595, 1 South. 549; 5 Michie’s Ene. 1S1 and 599. The chancellor heard the testimony and his finding will not be 'disturbed. 204 Ala. 635, 87 South. 91; 196 Ala. 403, 72 South. 52; 170 Ala. 469, 54 South. 493. The proof amply supported, the allegation. 29 Ala. 317; 80 Ala. 595, 1 South. 549; 86 Ala. 67, 5…
1Opinion of the CourtSayre, J.
Bill by appellee against appellant for divorce. Cross-bill by appellant for divorce and alimony.
[1, 2] The record is interlarded with incompetent ^.nd irrelevant evidence, most of which is calculated seriously to prejudice the case of appellant, the wife. Some of the evidence was taken by a commissioner; some of it 'was taken ore tenus before the trial court. Under the decisions .of this court the finding by the trial court in such circumstances is, in general, to be accorded in this court an authority equal to that of the verdict of a jury; this notwithstanding the Legislature has attempted…
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