Harvey v. Harvey

Taylor, Justice.

This appeal arises out of cross-actions for divorce brought in the Court of Common Pleas for Beaufort County.

Plaintiff-Respondent, Freda Perry Harvey, brought an action seeking a divorce on the grounds of physical cruelty, the custody of the four children, permanent alimony to support such children, and counsel fees. The husband, Defendant-Appellant by way of answer entered a general denial and also filed a cross-complaint seeking a divorce on the grounds of alleged desertion.

The matter was referred to a Special Referee for the purpose of taking testimony only and reporting to…