Wilhelm v. Wilhelm

Opinion by

James, J.,

On June 9, 1936, libellant filed his libel in divorce, alleging cruel and barbarous treatment, indignities to the person and wilful and malicious desertion, as of June 22,1934. The libel was referred to a master, who filed a report finding that the causes of cruelty and indignities had not been sustained, but recommended that a decree be granted on the ground of desertion. Exceptions filed to the report were sustained by the court of common pleas, and from the decree, dismissing the libel, this appeal was taken.

Libellant, aged 35 years and respondent aged 40 at the date of…