Partleton v. Partleton

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

The husband, appellee, instituted this action in divorce a.v.m. charging appellant with willful and malicious desertion since July 29, 1946. The defense interposed was that appellant had reasonable cause for leaving. After hearing by a judge without a jury, the court below entered a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion.

It is our duty to examine and analyze the record and determine whether the learned court reached a correct conclusion. The opinion of the court below, particularly as regards the credibility of the witnesses, is to be given the fullest…