Adams v. Adams

Littlejohn, Justice:

The complaint of the plaintiff, Bruce D. Adams, sought a divorce from his wife, Clarice June Adams, the defendant, and requested the court to grant to the plaintiff custody of their two minor children. The answer and counterclaim prayed that the complaint be dismissed and that the defendant be awarded custody of the children. It also prayed for alimony for the defendant and support for the children, and for attorney’s fees. The reply of the plaintiff to the counterclaim was a general denial.

The issues were tried before a special referee, who recommended a divorce on the…