Wilson v. Wilson

In this case complainant filed a bill for *621divorce against defendant on the alleged ground of desertion. She filed an answer, denying any such cause of complaint, and made counter-charges, asking a divorce on her own behalf for his cruelty. The cause was submitted for decision, but complainant died before it was decided. The circuit court of Branch county nevertheless made a decree, and directed it to relate back to a period before his death; thereby granting a divorce in favor of complainant, and at the same time giving alimony to defendant. She appeals.

The bill and answer below were simple…