Short v. Morrison

Plaintiff sued defendant, her husband, for a separation from bed and board on the grounds of cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness. Her demand was rejected, and she has appealed.

We -think plaintiff has established her allegation of habitual drunkenness on the part of her husband. The evidence shows that defendant was the proprietor of a soft drink establishment from about September, 1921, ■ to January, 1923.

Raymond A. Dalton, a first cousin of plaintiff, testified that he helped defendant run his soft drink stand; that intoxicating liquors were sold there, and that defendant was a frequent…