Grizzard v. Grizzard

On appeal, we review decree awarding custody of children to the father and granting divorce to the husband (the father of the children) on the ground of habitual intemperance in the habitual and continued use of intoxicating liquors.

The record shows that the wife, Zenobia Grizzard, filed bill of complaint seeking a divorce from the husband, Leslie Grizzard, on the ground of extreme cruelty. Leslie Grizzard filed answer and cross-bill. He denied the allegations as to cruel treatment of the plaintiff and alleged sufficient facts which, if proven, would show that the plaintiff was guilty of…