Long v. Long

This is an appeal by the defendant-wife in an action for divorce in the circuit court of Buchanan County. The plaintiff-husband was awarded the divorce on the grounds of general indignities. Custody of three minor children and child support were awarded to the defendant. On appeal, she contends there was insufficient evidence to support the trial court’s finding that the plaintiff was the “innocent and injured party.”

The review of this case is governed by Rule 73.01, V.A.M.R., which requires that the law and the evidence be reviewed as in a case at equity. Due deference will be shown to the…