Vautier v. Vautier

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

In this action of divorce the husband charged his wife with cruel and barbarous treatment and indignities to tbe person sucb as to render his condition intolerable and life burdensome. Tbe master appointed to take testimony concluded that it was insufficient to support tbe charge of cruel and barbarous treatment, but recommended that a decree be entered on tbe ground of indignities to tbe person. Exceptions to tbe master's report were dismissed by tbe court and a decree of divorce was entered.

We have repeatedly held that tbe report of a master is advisory only, and that…