Phillips v. Phillips

Candler, Justice.

This case involves divorce, death, and dollars. During December, 1948, Walter C. Phillips filed a suit for divorce against his wife, Mary Frances Phillips, in the Superior Court of Washington County, on the ground of cruel treatment. Mrs. Phillips acknowledged service and consented in writing for the case to be tried at the appearance term. She was at that time pregnant, and she and her husband agreed in writing that he would pay her $50 as and for the expense of her confinement and $950 if her child should be born alive and live, the latter amount to be due and payable by…