Ivey v. Ivey

Undercofler, Justice.

Patricia S. Ivey filed a complaint for divorce on July 9, 1971, against Harold W. Ivey on the ground of cruel treatment. On July 27, 1971, the defendant denied the acts of cruelty alleged and asserted that the complainant abandoned him "without just cause in the dead of night and is entitled to no alimony.” The defendant amended his answer on November 29, 1971, and sought to obtain a divorce on the ground of cruel treatment. On August 23, 1973, the defendant again amended his answer and sought to obtain a divorce on the ground of desertion.

After hearing the evidence, the…