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Domestic News July 14, 1899

Deseret Evening News

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah

What is this article about?

In a divorce suit, attorney L. M. Armstrong denies wife Martha's claims of neglect, states she deserted him for Colorado in 1898, claims small practice, and seeks dismissal without alimony.

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Armstrong Files an Answer.

Attorney L. M. Armstrong, who was recently made defendant in a divorce suit brought by Martha A. Armstrong, has filed an answer to his wife's complaint. Armstrong denies that he ever refused to provide the plaintiff with the common necessaries of life and avers that on April 14, 1898, Mrs. Armstrong deserted him and went to Colorado to live without any intention of returning again. Armstrong also denies he has a lucrative practice, but says that at present it is very small. He concludes with a denial that his wife is entitled to any alimony, and asks that her complaint be dismissed.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Divorce Suit Armstrong Divorce Alimony Denial Desertion Colorado

What entities or persons were involved?

L. M. Armstrong Martha A. Armstrong

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Recently (Desertion On April 14, 1898)

Key Persons

L. M. Armstrong Martha A. Armstrong

Outcome

denies entitlement to alimony and asks that complaint be dismissed

Event Details

Attorney L. M. Armstrong filed an answer to his wife Martha A. Armstrong's divorce complaint, denying refusal to provide necessaries, claiming she deserted him on April 14, 1898, to live in Colorado without intent to return, denying lucrative practice, and denying alimony entitlement.

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