New York Court of Chancery, 1834

Hart v. Hart

Hart v. Hart
New York Court of Chancery · Decided July 14, 1834
2 Edw. Ch. 207; 1834 N.Y. LEXIS 369; 1834 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 13

Counsel

Mr. E. Morrill, for the complainant.

Hart v. Hart

Opinion of the Court

The Vice-Chancellor:

I have looked into the report and the affidavit annexed to it; but cannot think enough is shown to prove any act of adultery. The latter merely sets forth that the defendant is living separate from his wife and has a woman residing with him. No other cohabitation is proved. The court will not grant a decree in such a case upon conjectures. I must have stronger testimony before I make a decree. This report may go back to the master, for the purpose of giving the complainant an opportunity to strengthen the testimony.

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