Paulsen v. Paulsen

On July 12, 1948, plaintiff filed her petition in the Shelby County District Court, asking a divorce from defendant. The important allegation of her petition is contained in paragraph VI, which is set out in full:

“That since the marriage of plaintiff and defendant and for more than two years last past, defendant has without cause continuously deserted the plaintiff and has wholly failed and refused to live with her as her husband and has wholly failed and refused to support her.”

Defendant answered, admitting the allegations of marriage and residence, and as to the Iavo minor children; and…