Cox v. Cox

CROCKETT, Justice:

Plaintiff, Dixie Cox, sued the defendant, Dr. Mervyn Cox, for divorce, alleging mental cruelty. She sought custody of their four children, ages three to nine years, child support, alimony, and a division of family property. By way of defense and counterclaim, defendant alleged the same ground, asked for a divorce for himself; that the plaintiff be awarded no alimony; and that he be granted custody of the children, but offered to set up a substantial trust for their benefit.

After several proceedings, which need not be detailed here, and upon the completion of the trial, the…