duPont v. duPont

Wolcott, Justice,

delivering opinion of majority of court:

In so far as it is necessary to determine the question before us, the facts1 are that the appellant and appellee were married and thereafter the appellant deserted the appellee, leaving her in destitute circumstances. Thereupon, the deserted wife filed an action in the Court of Chancery praying that a decree be entered directing her husband to pay her a periodic sum for her separate maintenance. The , husband moved to dismiss the action, asserting that the Court of Chancery was without jurisdiction to hear the cause. The motion thus…