Silva v. Silva

Within six months after a decree nisi for desertion the libellee filed a statement of objections. G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 208, § 21. Rule 40 of the Probate Courts (1934). One objection was that the libellant “has been convicted of neglect of family,” with a reference to G. L. c. 273, § 1. At the hearing on the objections the trial judge excluded evidence as to criminal proceedings on complaints by the libellee against the libellant, apparently for nonsupport. Upon one of these the libellant was found guilty and ordered to pay weekly for the support of the libellee. G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 273, § 5.…