Bowen v. Bowen

By JUDGE FRED W. BATEMAN

The issue to be resolved is whether or not a Cross-Bill, filed after the effective date of a statute, is deemed "pending litigation" where the said statute provides that the provisions thereof shall not affect any pending litigation.

On June 30, 1982, husband filed a Bill of Complaint alleging constructive desertion as of February 8, 1982, and prayed for an a mensa to be merged into an a vinculo decree.

The wife accepted service on July 15, 1982. On July 27, 1982, the wife filed an Answer denying the fact allegations in the Bill of Complaint and filed a Cross-Bill…