Benscoter v. Benscoter

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

In this case the husband filed a complaint in divorce a.v.m. on the ground of indignities to the person. The master recommended that a divorce be granted; however, the court below, after reviewing the matter, dismissed the complaint. This appeal by the husband followed.

Upon appeal from a decree in a divorce proceeding heard before a master, it is the duty of the appellate court to make an independent investigation of the evidence in order to determine whether in truth it does éstablish a legal cause for divorce: Zirot v. Zirot, 197 Pa. Superior Ct. 124, 177 A. 2d 137; Wé…