Rebecca A. Harvey petitions for separation of bed and board from her husband, James Harvey. Rebecca represents that she entered the marriage in 1817 with considerable property, including land, livestock, and slaves, all of which are now in the possession of her husband. However, her husband's "divers Excesses, cruel treatment and Violent outrages," as well as his "public defamation" of her "fair character," have repeatedly compelled her to flee from the "family dwelling" and seek protection from "other sources." She claims that she can no longer live with him. Therefore, in addition to a separation of bed and board and separation of property, Rebecca Harvey prays that her husband be enjoined from disposing of the property in his possession. She also asks to be decreed the "sole owner and real proprietor" of the property she brought to the marriage. She prays that an "inventory and appraisement" be made to that effect.
Result: Partially granted; protested; reversed; motion for new trial; amended.
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Repository: East Baton Rouge Parish, Clerk of Court Archives, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
