Headland v. Headland

Opinion by

Keller, J.,

Two grounds for divorce were set up in the libel filed in this case: (1) Cruel ,and barbarous treatment endangering libellant’s life; (2) indignities to the person of the libellant such as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome, thereby forcing her to withdraw from respondent’s house and family. The subpoena was served on the respondent, but he did not appear or contest the action. The hearing was there fore ex parte, and the witnesses were not subjected to cross-examination: Edmond’s App., 57 Pa. 232, 234.

We have carefully scrutinized the testimony taken…