Effinger v. Effinger

On the Merits

Cooke, French & Stoddard and Sardis Summer-field, for Appellant: Thatcher & Woodburn, for Respondent:

OPINION

By the Court,

Ducker, J.:

In this action respondent sued for and obtained a decree of divorce from appellant. The complaint alleged extreme cruelty. The charges of cruelty were denied in the answer. For a further defense, and by way of counterclaim, appellant charged the respondent with willful desertion, and prayed for a decree of separate maintenance. On the trial of the case, at appellant's request, the counterclaim was dismissed. The case was tried before a jury. Special…