Johnson divorce case appeal . An appeal by Mr Clarence Nathaniel Johnstone , the coloured variety singer , against an award of ?2 , 500 damages to Mr Albert Sandler , the violinist because of the misconduct of Johnstone and Mrs Sandler was heard in the Court of Appeal . The suit came before the President of the divorce division , Sir Boyd Merriman , and a special jury on March 6 and 7 , and Mr Sadler was granted a desree nisi . Photo shows , Mr Clarence Johnstone and Mrs Sandler after the hearing . 7 May 1934