Carvalho v. Carvalho

*133Powers, J.

This is a petition for an absolute divorce, alleging as grounds therefor extreme cruelty and continued drunkenness. It was heard, unanswered, by a family court justice, who entered a decision for the petitioner on the grounds alleged. The cause has been brought -to this court by a bill of exceptions and claim of appeal, the respondent being uncertain as to the appropriate remedy.

The record discloses that the family court was established on June 3, 1961 by the adoption of P. L. 1961, chap. 73, now G. L. 1956, chap. 10 of title 8, as amended, but that the jurisdiction previously…