Bertrand v. Bertrand

HOOD, Judge.

Joseph Merlin Bertrand instituted this suit against his wife, seeking a divorce on the grounds of adultery and the custody of a minor child of the marriage. The defendant answered, denying the material allegations contained in plaintiff’s petition, and she reconvened for divorce against her husband, alleging adultery on his part. She also prays for custody of the child, and for alimony and child support.

The trial court rendered judgment rejecting the demands of both parties for divorce, awarding custody of the child to the defendant wife, and ordering Mr. Bertrand to pay alimony…