In re Delaney

Nathan D. Lapham, Off. Ref.

This nncontested action for dissolution of marriage pursuant to section 7-a of the Domestic Relations Law was referred to me as Official Referee by order *317dated May 10, 1957 to hear, try and determine. Proof was taken on May 20 following and decision reserved.

The petitioner testified that they were married in a civil ceremony in New York City, October 29, 1936; lived at one address until July 13, 1941, when his wife disappeared; and, in fact, that he continued to reside in the same house until 1946. He claims they were happy with ‘‘ just petty ’ ’ arguments; that he…