Clements v. Clements

Stern, P. J.,

The parties to this divorce action were married in 1917. They lived happily together until 1921, when the first storm clouds began to appear on the horizon. However, it was not until the spring of 1923 that the situation became acute. On May 27,1924, the respondent deserted, leaving behind her a note as follows: “Have gone to mother’s. Regret that you have made it necessary, but I cannot stand this way of living any longer. The strain is wrecking my nerves and undermining my health.”

The husband seeks a divorce because of the wife’s desertion. The respondent admits that she left…