Stephens v. Stephens

BRADLEY, Judge.

On April 3, 1970 the appellant here, Linda Stephens, filed suit for divorce in the Circuit Court of Elmore County against the appellee, Donnie Ray Stephens, on the ground of cruelty. Linda, in her bill of complaint also sought custody of and support for their four year old daughter Sandy. Donnie Ray filed an answer and cross-bill wherein he denied the cruelty and alleged that Linda was guilty of adultery. Linda denied the allegation of adultery.

Trial was had on May 22, 1970 resulting in a decree of divorce in favor of Donnie Ray due to Linda’s adultery. The trial court…