Barnes v. Barnes

Grice, Presiding Justice.

The issue in this divorce and alimony case is whether the verdict of the jury awarding the wife’s half interest in certain real property to the husband is supported by the evidence upon the theory of implied trust.

The case arose when Lamar G. Barnes filed suit against Marie Johnson Barnes in the Superior Court of Richmond County, praying for a total divorce and custody of three minor children, and also asking that all his right, title and interest in a house and lot at 1703 Mills Street in Augusta be established.

The wife filed an answer and cross complaint averring in…