Legal Opinion

Stevens v. Stevens

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided October 31, 1882PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Appeal from Berrien. Bill for divorce. Defendant appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.

Complainant was awarded a decree of' divorce against respondent for cruelty, but no alimony was-granted her. Both parties appeal.

Ve are not disposed to disturb the decree. The cruelty-was made out, but there were circumstances which indicate-that while in no way excusing respondent, they may fairly be considered as lessening the degree of suffering in mind, which usually attends such injuries as complainant received.. They also show that she has received a considerable amount, of property, not very disproportionate to what would be-given her if she had received nothing and were now granted…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Dresser v. DresserSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1933
  2. Tyson v. TysonMichigan Supreme Court · 1938
  3. Clark v. ClarkSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1911

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