Smith v. Smith

Pitney, V. C.

This is a bill for divorce on the ground of desertion. It was filed on the 29th of April, 1896, and sets forth a desertion on the 2d day of March, 1894. It casually mentions that the defendant has contributed to the support of the complainant since the desertion under a decree of this court made on the 24th of January, 1895.

The answer admits the marriage, admits the payment of the money under the decree of the court mentioned in the bill, and denies that he deserted the complainant on the 2d of March, 1894, and that he has willfully, continuedly and obstinately deserted her since…