Marr v. Marr

HOFFMAN, JUSTICE.

This suit was brought by plaintiff to obtain a divorce from the defendant upon the ground of desertion. The case was heard by the court, sitting without a jury, the plaintiff being represented by counsel, the defendant appearing pro se. The court found for the plaintiff and entered a decree of divorce from which the defendant now appeals.

In his pleadings, and at the trial, the defendant denied the allegations of desertion and made two affirmative defenses, one charging the plaintiff with desertion and the other alleging that the plaintiff was guilty of adultery. Defendant…