Case Name: Charles Dove, Respondent, v. Margaret J. McE. Dove, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1947-10-29
Citations: 272 A.D.2d 1036
Docket Number: 
Parties: Charles Dove, Respondent, v. Margaret J. McE. Dove, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 272
Pages: 1036–1036

Head Matter:
(October 29, 1947.)
Charles Dove, Respondent, v. Margaret J. McE. Dove, Appellant.

Opinion:
Judg-, ment reversed on the law and facts and a new trial granted, with costs to the appellant to abide the event. Memorandum: The record does not sustain a finding that the statement in the birth certificates as to the legitimacy of the children is binding on the defendant. The finding that a common-law marriage was in existence at the time of the marriage of the plaintiff and defendant was against the weight of evidence. All concur, except Dowling, J., not voting, and Larkin, J., who dissents and votes for affirmance. (The judgment awards plaintiff a decree of annulment.) Present — Dowling, Harris, McCurn, Larkin and Love, JJ.