Presentacion Ballesteras De Haley v. Haley
Presentacion Ballesteras De Haley v. Haley
Opinion of the Court
This is an action for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty. The plaintiff alleged the marriage of herself and defendant on the 7th of June, 1884, and that the defendant had since then been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment of her, in that he had accused her of having committed adultery, and that in consequence of such accusations her mental suffering was so great that she became physically ill and her health endangered, and she could not with safety to her mental or physical health continue to live with him, and for that reason she was obliged to leave his home and seek shelter elsewhere.
The plaintiff was examined as a witness in her own behalf, and her testimony tended to fully sustain the allegations of the complaint. According to section 130 of the Civil Code, no divorce can be granted upon the uncorroborated testimony of the parties. It was therefore necessary for the plaintiff to produce evidence other than her own testimony as to the truth of her allegations. This was attempted to be accomplished in
Judgment and order reversed and cause remanded for new trial.
Thornton, J., and Sharpstein, J., concurred.
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- Divorce—Corroborative Testimony.—In an action for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty, the complaint alleged that the defendant had been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment of the plaintiff, in that he had accused her of having committed adultery, and that in consequence of such accusations her mental suffering was so great that she became physically ill, and her health endangered. The only evidence in corroboration of the plaintiff's testimony was that of her attorney and another person in reference to statements made by the defendant in conversations of a friendly and confidential character, sought by the plaintiff’s attorney with her knowledge, and with a view to settle matters between the parties, there being no evidence that the statements were made with any wanton or cruel intent, or that they produced any effect upon the plaintiff. Held, that the testimony of the plaintiff was uncorroborated within the meaning of section 130 of the Civil Code.