Barton v. Barton

The original petition charged constructive desertion, the wife claiming that she was forced to leave her husband because of cruel conduct, consisting of calling her vile names and perverted sexual intercourse. The defendant counter-claimed, charging adultery. Neither charge was sustained. The defendant was permitted to amend, charging desertion, and the petitioner amended her petition, charging extreme cruelty in that the husband falsely accused her of adultery. A second hearing was had.

It is established that the wife left her husband, and that she has resisted his reasonable efforts to have…