Jane Elizabeth Harryman Savin vs Joseph Henry Savin

Timeline:

  • before AUG 1926 first complaint filed (I forgot to record date)
  • AUG 1926: first complaint dismissed by plaintiff upon promise of improvement
    by defendant.
  • 1926 OCT 06: second complaint and summons served.
  • Defendant did not respond within 20 days of service.
  • 1927 APR 04: plaintiff case presented to court.
  • Judgement to plaintiff by default 1927 JUN 04.

Findings of Fact:

  • Married in London, England on 1890 OCT 04.
  • Have 3 minor children remaining: Katherine, Woodrow Wilson, and John.
  • Cruel and inhuman treatment - including some examples.
  • His conduct is affecting her health.
  • They own a house together, with a mortgage, valued at $2000.

Conclusions of Law:

  • Divorce granted and custody of children to wife.
  • Divorce is not effective for one year, and neither may marry during that time.
  • $8/week alimony, and the arrearage of temporary alimony(?).
  • Husband to pay $25 for attorney fees.
  • Wife gets house, husband keeps paying the mortgage, husband gets $200 lien on
    home should she ever sell it.