Hannon v. Hannon
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
1Per curiam
After leaving her husband, appellant brought this action for a limited divorce and for separate maintenance. She alleged she was forced to leave her husband because of his cruel conduct consisting of excessive drinking, threats and physical violence, and lack of adequate support. The trial court found that there was no substantial evidence of excessive drinking, that the wife failed to prove the claimed threats, and that although the husband had slapped appellant on two occasions, she was not justified in leaving the marital domicile. The court also found that the husband adequately supported…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Waltenberg v. WaltenbergCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1924
- Chapple v. ChappleDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1964
3Cited by4 opinions
- Roberson v. RobersonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1972
- Stephenson v. StephensonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1966
- Edwards v. EdwardsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1976
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