Profenius v. Profenius

Leaming, V. C.

In this suit complainant alleges that she is the lawful wife of defendant by reason of a parol contract of marriage followed by cohabitation and repute. The suit is to compel defendant to contribute to complainant’s support as his wife. A petition in the cause has been filed by complainant seeking an order for support pendente lite and a counsel fee.

*46No‘ceremonial marriage is claimed to have been .celebrated. Defendant denies that complainant is his wife. Accordingly, the single issue now presented is one of marriage or no marriage.

In Robinson v. Robinson, 88 Atl. Rep. 951, I…