Howren v. Howren
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.
*142This suit was brought by the appellant against the appellee to obtain a divorce a mensa, on the ground of desertion.
Appellee filed her answer and cross-bill, admitting that on the 11th day of April, 1933, she had severed marital relations with the appellant, but alleges that the separation was forced upon her by the cruel treatment of her husband; that his cruel treatment extended over a period of several years but that on account of their only child, a boy of tender years, she had continued to live with appellant, upon his assurance that his cruel acts would cease.
In her cross-bill she…
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