Beadleston v. Beadleston

This action was brought to procure an absolute divorce upon the0 ground of adultery. The defendant denied the adultery charged and set up the commission of adultery by the plaintiff. The cause was referred and application was made for a counsel fee and alimony. Counsel asked for $5,000 upon that application, but $1,000 only was granted in addition to the sum allowed for alimony. As the reference proceeded,, many witnesses were examined on either side, but the referee reported against the defendant, specifying her guilt with several persons, and the report was filed. An application was then…