Murphy v. Murphy

In this matrimonial action the husband, seeking a legal separation, alleged cruel and inhuman treatment by his wife. The wife denied his allegations and counterclaimed for a separation, alleging abandonment and failure to support. The action was tried before a referee who held the evidence insufficient to warrant a decree of separation in favor of either party, upon the ground that the proven acts of the wife did not amount to cruel and inhuman treatment within the contemplation of the law, and the husband did not leave the wife without cause or provocation or fail to support her. The referee…