Smith v. Smith

ROVER, Chief Judge.

Tire wife sued her husband for maintenance (Code 1951, § 16-415). He defended on the ground that she had been guilty of adultery and accordingly had forfeited her right to support. During the trial both parties introduced evidence in an attempt to prove adultery on the part of the other. At the conclusion of all the evidence the court made the following findings:

“The defendant admits that since May 18, 1956, he has' not supported the plaintiff. The Court finds that under all the facts and circumstances of the case the defendant has failed and neglected to maintain and…