Kellett v. Kellett

KEY, Associate Justice.

Originally this suit had two objects, one to dissolve the bonds of matrimony existing between the parties, and the other to determine their property rights. The litigation was begun by the wife, who sought a divorce and also cancellation of two deeds hereinafter set out.

The defendant filed a cross-bill, praying for a divorce and denying the allegations of the plaintiff’s petition as to the invalidity of the deeds. He prayed for partition of all the property, claiming that the same was community property between himself and the plaintiff.

There was a nonjury trial…