Russell v. Russell
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 202, April T., 1908, by defendant, from decree of C. P. No. 1, Allegheny Co., June T., 1903, No. 459, granting divorce in case of Maria F. Russell, by her next friend, Emma H. Russell, v. Charles T. Russell. Libel for divorce. Before MacFarlane, J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. Error assigned was decree granting divorce.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Orlady, J.,
In the libel filed in this case, it is charged that the defendant offered such indignities to the person of the libelant as to render her condition intolerable and her life a burden, thereby compelling her to withdraw from his home and family. In the specification of indignities it is alleged that she was treated with disrespect by the defendant in the presence of servants and others; that insulting language was used to her; that the husband circulated reports among her friends to the effect that she was of unsound mind, and other stories that were calculated to affect…
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