Commonwealth ex rel. Kenny v. Kenny

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

The parties in this desertion and nonsupport proceeding were married March 5, 1947. They separated August 19, 1950. The husband is a member of a group of professional entertainers known as the Ink Spots. His work requires him to travel about the country, and up until August 19, 1950, his wife had always accompanied him on his trips. They traveled mostly by automobile.

Their testimony is conflicting as to why she refused to go with him on the trip which started August 19, 1950. She testified that it was because he had mistreated her frequently during their married life,…