Secor v. Secor

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

The libellant is seeking a divorce on the ground that his wife wilfully and maliciously deserted him. The master recommended a divorce' but the court below refused it and the husband has appealed to this court.

The parties were married on November 7, 1928, and lived together until November 21, 1931, when the wife left their common habitation. One child was born of the marriage. The question involved is whether the wife had reasonable cause for leaving.

“If a desertion occurs, as appears here, and is without sufficient legal, reasonable cause, it is presumed to be wilful and…