JUDGE’S OPINION
Insanity is Declared No Cause For a Divorce
Indianapolis, Ind., July 8. – In the divorce case of William B. Schwartz, an attorney, whose wife has been confined in the insane hospital since 1890, Judge Carter, of the superior court, ruled that insanity is not a ground for divorce, and the petition was denied. The court also held that the acts of cruelty complained of were committed shortly before his wife was adjuded insane and could not be made a ground for divorce.
“Judge’s Opinion,” Hartford City Telegram (Hartford, Indiana), 8 July 1903, p. 8, col. 2; digital image, Newspaper Archive (http://www.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 28 March 2014).
Genealogy Lady 
Wow….I guess the laws were much stricter back then. That’s a surprise.
I think they just had fewer options in what was allowable. I get that is the same as being stricter. 🙂
I was disappointed when I read this. Poor W.B.
Please keep that sentiment in mind next week!
Uh-oh!