Gayle v. Gayle

AYRES, Judge.

This action was instituted by plaintiff for a separation “a mensa et thoro” from her husband on the ground of mental and physical cruelty. Identical charges of cruelty, as well as charges of defamation and abandonment, were contained in a re-conventional demand by defendant for a separation in his favor. The demands of both parties were rejected and, from the judgment, plaintiff appealed. Defendant has answered the appeal praying that plaintiff’s demands be rejected and that he be awarded judgment in his favor.

The basis for the action of the trial court was, as we appreciate the…