Pilliner v. Pilliner

This is an appeal from a judgment of nonsuit and an order requiring plaintiff to pay defendant maintenance. For convenience, we will hereafter refer to the appellant as plaintiff and respondent as defendant.

The action was instituted by plaintiff, praying for a decree of divorce on the grounds of the infliction of grievous mental suffering. Defendant answered, denying the allegations of the complaint and charging plaintiff with wilful desertion and praying for a decree, requiring plaintiff to pay a specified sum for her maintenance while plaintiff lives separate and apart from her.

The evidence…