Hastings v. Hastings

Opinion by

Spaulding, J.,

This is an action in divorce brought by the plaintiff husband alleging indignities to the person. The master’s recommendation that plaintiff’s prayer be denied was overruled by the court below which granted an absolute divorce. Defendant appeals.

To support a divorce decree on the grounds of indignities, the plaintiff has the burden of showing a course of conduct by the other party which rendered his condition intolerable and life burdensome. Nichols v. Nichols, 207 Pa. Superior Ct. 220, 217 A. 2d 807 (1966). Although the master’s report is entitled to careful…