Williams v. Williams

Appellant, William Elijah Williams, and appellee, Clara Belle Williams, are husband and wife. They were married September 14, 1936, and lived together until August 7 or 8, 1947. There is conflict as to which day they actually separated. No children were born of this union. He is now 51 years of age and she 57.

On or about the 19th day of August, 1947, appellee instituted suit against appellant for separate' maintenance and support. Process was then issued and her bill of complaint filed at first September rules.

In general terms, she charges that appellant “was guilty of cruelty and…