Van Winkle v. Van Winkle

Appellee herein commenced this action for divorce in the Porter Circuit Court the 16th day of *629September, 1952. Her complaint averred the parties were married September 24, 1950 and separated on September 14, 1952. She charged appellant with cruel and inhuman treatment consisting of violent physical attacks; that she was in fear of her life. It was further averred the parties owned real estate as tenants by the entireties. She asked for $10,000 alimony and that her rights in the real estate be set off to her.

Appellant filed answer of denial under the rules and a cross-complaint which charged…