Mitchell v. Mitchell

Plaintiff Anna J. Mitchell obtained a decree of divorce on January 23, 1950. The property of the parties and its value, as determined by the trial judge, are listed in the decree. This property had been accumulated through the joint efforts of the parties and the court held that it should be divided equally.

The wife filed objections to the property settlement and sought a rehearing of the cause. Her petition was granted. At the rehearing the trial judge stated that testimony would be confined to the grounds for divorce. A supplemental opinion was filed and a supplemental decree entered on…