Bass v. Bass

Littlejohn, Justice:

Lillian C. Bass (wife) instituted this action against her husband Marvelin I. Bass, for legal separation, support and maintenance for herself and her son, use of the family home, attorney fees, and other and further relief as the court deemed just and proper. In his answer the husband denied that the wife was entitled to any relief and asserted that in actuality she had abandoned him.

After a full hearing, Family Court Judge James W. Sparks held: (1) that the wife was not entitled to support, (2) that title to the family home and most furnishings should remain in the…