Sandlin v. Sandlin

On this appeal our attention is directed primarily to the motion of appellee to dismiss the appeal. The motion is based on the theory that appellant is in contempt of court and, therefore, she is not in position to obtain its favorable consideration.

The suit is for divorce and the custody of the children filed by appellant against appellee, and a cross bill filed by appellee for that relief in his favor.

The court on hearing the evidence ore tenus rendered a final decree granting relief and divorce on the cross' bill and awarded the custody of the children to cross complainant. From that…