Allen v. Allen

DENTON, Chief Justice.

Merlene Allen brought suit in Lipscomb County, Texas, for divorce against her husband, R. D. Allen, and for custody of their two minor children. The husband by cross-action sought a divorce and custody of the children. The case was originally tried before a jury, however the jury was unable to reach a verdict and it was discharged. The case was then heard by the court without a jury, and it entered judgment granting Merlene Allen a divorce and awarded her custody of the children and denied appellant’s cross-action for divorce. The parties stipulated that the statement of…