Beardin v. Beardin

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

LE BARON, J.

By amended libel tlie libelant sued the libelee for an ' absolute divorce upon the grounds of extreme cruelty and cruel treatment as defined in Revised Laws of Hawaii 1945, section 12210, paragraphs 6 and 8, respectively. The libelee countered with a cross libel alleging, as grounds of divorce, desertion and cruel treatment as defined by paragraphs 2 and 8, respectively, of the statute. Issue was joined and a hearing held. A decree was entered dismissing both the amended libel and cross libel. From this decree the libelant alone appeals.

The appeal calls…