Rankin v. Rankin

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

On February 3, 1953, Michael J. Rankin instituted an action in divorce against his wife, Edith L. Rankin. The parties were at that time aged 58 and 43 years, respectively. The complaint originally alleged cruel and barbarous treatment and indignities to the person, but was subsequently amended to include a charge of desertion. After rules for a bill of particulars, and for alimony pendente and counsel fee, were determined, the lower court, on April . 5, 1954, appointed a master. On January 3, 1955, the master filed his report recommending a decree on all three grounds.…