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A History of Matrimonial Institutions, Vol. 2 of 3

Note 998 — Chapter XV · DIVORCE IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES

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In Table III, Nos. 11 and 19, after previous written agreement, separation from bed and board with alimony is allowed. The same is true of No. 65, except that the wife retained her right of dower. Nos. 55, 56, and 57 are cases of verbal agreement; but this does not constitute the sole reason for the decree.

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