Rebar v. Rebar

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,

The wife in this action for divorce filed her libel on May 3, 1948. She charged respondent with willful and malicious desertion. By amendment the date of the desertion was fixed as of April 22, 1946. The libel and subpoena were served personally on respondent in Clear-field County, where the parties resided and where the action was instituted. Respondent did not file an answer and no appearance was entered for him.

Tlie master, after hearing the testimony, recommended that a divorce be granted. The court below rejected the recommendation of the master, and in refusing…