Powell v. Powell

This action was instituted in the district court of Creek county on October 20, 1937, by Josephine Powell, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, against John Powell, hereinafter referred to as defendant, as an action for divorce and alimony. Issues were joined, the cause was tried to the court, and a decree of divorce was entered in favor of plaintiff, and plaintiff was awarded permanent alimony and attorney’s fees. From said judgment and decree, defendant has appealed.

Plaintiff alleged that on February 10, 1937, she and defendant entered into an oral contract of marriage; that they…