Thrasher v. Thrasher

This is an appeal from a decree of the chancery court granting appellee a divorce on the ground of desertion. Two questions are involved: (1) Whether desertion as a cause for divorce may be charged in the language of the statute, and (2) whether appellant made a good faith offer of reconciliation before the expiration of the statutory period, and if so, whether appellee rejected such offer.

The original bill filed by appellee charged that ‘ ‘ Since the 16th day of September, 1954, defendant has wilfully, obstinately, continuously, and with out just or lawful cause remained away from the home…