Lehrman v. Lehrman

This appeal is from an interlocutory decree of divorce. The case is somewhat unusual and drab and sordid in its details. While the record is otherwise voluminous, the testimony taken at the hearings is not included in the statement of facts. The respondent has made no appearance in this court.

Owing to the circumstances and the earnestness of appellant’s counsel, we recite the facts more in detail than would otherwise be necessary. Respondent, Arthur Lehrman, instituted this action for divorce against his wife, Elsa M. Lehrman, by complaint filed in July, 1931. As grounds for divorce, he…