Gartrell's Petition

Alessandroni, J.,

Cora H. Gartrell has filed her petition to be declared a feme sole trader, averring that she was married to James L. Gartrell on July 30, 1932; that her husband made some provision for her support during the first year of her married life but thereafter, from July of 1933 until September 24, 1936, he made no contribution whatsoever for her support and maintenance; that she has been obliged to transact business on her own behalf for her own support, and that her husband has neglected and refused to provide for her since September 24, 1936, when he wilfully and maliciously…