Petition #20882837

Abstract

Pauline Bergeron seeks a separation of bed and board from her husband, Baptiste Bergeron. Pauline claims that, upon her marriage, she brought a dowry of $1,500. In addition, she complains that Baptiste has been "repeatedly guilty of excesses, cruel treatment and outrages" against her. She further claims that he has had "frequent and illicit connexion with the negro women slaves," compelling her to "bring up and support his spurious offspring by the said slaves." Pauline also charges that her husband has committed "violent assault and battery" upon her while she was "in an advanced state of pregnancy." She claims that the outrages committed against her have made living with Baptiste "insupportable and dangerous." She prays that an inventory and appraisal be made of all their community property. She also asks for an order directing her husband to return her dowry and enjoining him from disposing of any part of the property until the suit has been settled. Finally, she prays that she and her husband be separated in bed and board and that he be condemned to pay support for her and their minor children.

Result: Dismissed.

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Repository: Iberville Parish Courthouse, Plaquemine, Louisiana

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