Campbell v. Campbell

Simmons, Justice.

Mrs. Campbell sued for a divorce upon the ground of cruel treatment, and in her petition prayed for permanent alimony. A cross-libel was filed by the husband, objecting to the grant of her petition and applying for a divorce in his own favor. The second verdict granted the wife a total divorce, but refused alimony; and a decree was entered by the court in accordance with the verdict. Mrs. Campbell moved for a new trial upon the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and the evidence and contrary to the principles of justice and equity. The motion was overruled, and she…