Chidester v. Chidester

Opinion by

Fine, J.,

David J. Ohidester, appellant, filed his libel in divorce on December 16, 1946, charging his wife with (1) cruel and barbarous treatment; (2) indignities; and (3) desertion, averring that he had “resided in the said Commonwealth for the period of one whole year” prior to filing his libel. An answer was filed alleging that “the Libellant is not a resident of the State of Pennsylvania,” but is a resident of New York. The cause was heard by a judge without a jury. Libellant withdrew the charge of desertion and the charge of cruel and barbarous treatment was not pursued. The…