Kershner v. Kershner

Kole, J. J. D. E. C.

On September 7, 1954 plaintiff filed a civil complaint against defendant under N. J. 8. 2A :4-18 charging desertion and nonsupport.

The matter came on for hearing on December 21, 1954 before Judge Vanderwart, as acting judge of this court. Plaintiff testified as to defendant’s leaving her on September 2, 1954 and his failure to support, as charged in the complaint. On cross-examination she admitted that she had refused to have sexual relations with defendant but endeavored to justify such refusal. Defendant was apparently relying on plaintiff’s refusal to have relations as…