Hrdlicka v. Hrdlicka

Defendant appealed from a judgment for separation for a period of five years.

The parties have seven living children, one having lost his life in the World War. Defendant is a steady-working railroad section foreman earning $115 per month, and by frugal habits has been able to acquire a good home worth in excess of $4,500.

The son who died in service was insured for $10,000, in favor of the mother, payable at the rate of $57.50 per month. Defendant sought to have this money turned over to him and, failing, ceased buying supplies for the home and notified the merchants through the newspaper not…