Apperson v. Apperson

The main issue presented by this appeal is one of fact, to be determined by the weight of the evidence. The testimony of complainant, if uncontradieted, or if believed, would justify a decree of divorce against respondent on the ground of cruelty, as prayed.

Her testimony is, however, without any substantial support, and is specifically - contradicted by the answer and testimony of respondent, which finds some very material corroboration in the testimony of several other witnesses. The burden of proof in these eases is, as usual, upon the complaining party ; and here complainant’s burden is to…