Eubanks v. Eubanks

'Sharp, J.

Plaintiff appeals from the adjudication that he is the father of defendant’s child, Rhonda. Defendant appeals from the judgment dismissing her cross action and from the decree awarding plaintiff an absolute divorce.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleges a cause of action for divorce on the ground of one year’s separation. G.S. 50-6. Defendant’s answer denies the separation as alleged and sets up a cross action for alimony without divorce upon allegations that plaintiff had abandoned her and their child, born after plaintiff had separated himself from defendant. G.S. 50-16. By reply plaintiff…