Kirby v. Kirby

The appellant, Mary D. Kirby, filed her bill on the third Monday in October, 1930, against her husband, James H. Kirby, charging that he had frequently, within the period of a month preceding the commencement of the suit, committed adultery with a woman named Pauline Ives, and praying for a divorce on that ground.

Appellee answered, specifically denying the charge, asserting that his associations with Pauline Ives were entirely of a business nature, and that his wife’s accusations were prompted solely by her unwarranted and uncontrollable jealousy.

Depositions were taken, and upon the hearing…