Collins v. Collins

Jordan, Justice.

The defendant in this divorce and alimony action appeals the final judgment, asserting error on the overruling of his motion for a new trial. Held:

1. The contention of the defendant that the trial judge erred in refusing to charge Code §30-110 to the effect that the confession of a party as to acts of adultery or cruel treatment shall be received with great caution is without merit. He has at no time in the court below or here referred to any testimony which would authorize the giving of this instruction. The plaintiff sought divorce on the ground of cruel treatment, and her…