Bennefield v. Bennefield

Lewis, Justice:

The appellant-husband brought this action for divorce against his wife, the respondent, on the ground of desertion. Section 20-101, 1962 Code of Laws. The wife filed an answer denying the material allegations of the complaint and interposed a counterclaim seeking separate support and maintenance. After hearing the testimony, during which the motion of appellant to amend his complaint to allege physical cruelty as an additional ground for divorce was denied, the lower court entered an order finding the factual issues against the husband and awarding separate support and…