Dearth v. Dearth

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

This is an action in divorce by William H. Dearth against Carrie A. Dearth. The grounds set forth in the libel are (1) cruel and barbarous treatment, and (2) indignities to the person. A responsive answer was filed by the respondent. The case was heard in open court before Thompson, J., who granted a decree on the ground of indignities.

The parties were married on November 15, 1920. Libellant is a bookkeeper by occupation. The respondent, at intervals during her married life, worked in a department store in Pittsburgh. A home was purchased in March, 1926, and title…