Murfit v. Murfit

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

This is an appeal by respondent from a decree in divorce on the ground of wilful and malicious desertion. Richard H. Murfit began divorce proceedings against his wife, Jean D. Murfit, on November 19, 1936. His libel in divorce alleged as grounds (1) cruel and barbarous treatment; (2) indignities to the person, and (3) desertion. The libel gave as the address of the libel-lant, 343 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the address of the respondent, Ambler, Pennsylvania, and the date of the alleged desertion as January 7,1935.

The respondent filed an answer…