Com. of Pa. v. Bachman

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

This action was instituted under the Act of April 13, 1867, P. L. 78 (18 PS 81251), which subjects any husband or father to an order of support if he separates himself from his wife or children, or without reasonable cause neglects to maintain them.

The wife contends that she is entitled to her husband’s support as (1) he consented to her leaving their home; and (2) that his conduct justified her action. The learned court below found that .the proof was insufficient to establish his consent, and that she left him without sufficient justification in law. .Notwithstanding…