Hess v. Hess

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

This is an action of divorce a. v. m., brought January 5, 1935, by the wife, Estelle R. Hess, against her husband, Edwin S. Hess, on the grounds of (1) wilful and malicious desertion, (2) cruel and barbarous treatment, and (3) indignities to the person.

The parties were married on June 20, 1912, but have not lived together since November, 1924.

In addition to the divorce proceedings, it appeared that respondent filed a suit for damages against libellant’s father, alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. This suit was tried once and settled by a payment of a…