McGovern v. McGovern

Petitioner seeking divorce on the ground of desertion, excepts to the adverse report of the special master.

The master's report, that the material facts as to the alleged desertion have not been proven, is evidently based on the fact that the parties had sexual intercourse in May, 1931, for he calls attention to the fact that this was within two years prior to the filing of the petition.

The petition, filed February 19th, 1932, alleges a desertion of over two years, commencing in May, 1928, and continuing down to the time of suit.

Examination of the record shows that the petitioner's testimony…