Sloan v. Sloan

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

The respondent has appealed from an order granting a divorce for desertion. As there was no jury trial, it devolves upon us to examine and analyze the record and determine whether the learned court below, who approved the recommendation of the master, reached a correct conclusion concerning the issues involved: Xangeland v. Xangeland, 108 Pa. Superior Ct. 375, 164 A. 816. We recognize that the report of the master, who had the advantage of seeing and hearing the witnesses, should be given careful consideration; but it is only advisory and not controlling. We may accept…