Brooks-Bischoffberger v. Bischoffberger

If one doubts the validity of his marriage, he may file a libel for annulment or affirmance, according to the proof. *53R. S., Chap. 65, Sec. 15. Jurisdiction is restricted to the legislation on the subject.

In the case at bar, the statute was followed with appropriate libel and process. The libelee appeared by counsel, and filed an answer.

The answer did not supersede the necessity of proofs, nor in any degree lighten the burden of the libelant in establishing her allegations. On her side, there was full hearing. No evidence was offered by the libelee.

The marriage was affirmed. The libelant…