Chestnut v. Chestnut

Appellant and appellee were married in July 1943. The blare of the wedding bells generated frictions which blossomed into separation within a score of months. In July 1946, appellee filed suit for separate maintenance. Appellant countered with an answer and a cross bill, wherein he prayed for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty. On final hearing appellant's prayer for divorce was denied but appellee's prayer for separate maintenance was answered with an award of $85.00 per month. This appeal is from the final decree.

The question with which we are confronted, is whether or not the record…