Baytop v. Baytop

On April 6, 1956, appellee, Lillian Holmes Baytop, instituted suit for divorce against appellant, Thomas Anderson Baytop. She charged cruelty, and constructive desertion as of April 1, 1956, and prayed for a divorce a mensa et thoro, and alimony. In his answer and cross-bill, appellant denied the charges, alleged that appellee had deserted him and prayed for a divorce because of her desertion.

The evidence was heard ore tenus on July 25 and 26, 1956. The court concluded that appellee’s allegations had been sustained and that she was entitled to a divorce from bed and board and $150 a month…