Coleman v. Coleman

On February 27, 1946 the husband (appellee) filed a bill for divorce a mensa, alleging desertion by the wife (appellant) on January 19, 1946. The wife answered and on March 15, 1946 filed a cross-bill for divorce a mensa, custody of their (then) nine year old child and alimony, alleging desertion (by the husband by compelling her to leave him) on January 19, 1946. Later the wife struck out her prayer for divorce. On September 25, 1946, after hearing, the cross-bill was dismissed, the husband was divorced a mensa, and the custody of the child was given to the wife. From the decree of September…