Note 992 — Chapter XV · DIVORCE IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES

Table III, No. 21. This is the only case where custody of a child is asked for. In all other cases where children are mentioned they are already in the hands of the plaintiff; and in no instance are children referred to in the decree. Separation from bed and board is usually granted for cruelty (see Table III, Nos. 5a, 24, 18, 55, 65, 83a, 84); but a full divorce is never granted for this cause alone.