Coe v. Coe

HARRISON, R.J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Paul Leroy Coe, Jr., plaintiff, filed a bill of complaint against his wife, Gloria Cira DeLama Coe, defendant, seeking a divorce a mensa et thoro on the ground of constructive desertion. Defendant answered and filed a cross-bill alleging cruelty and desertion by plaintiff. Pending trial, the Court, on January 8, 1980, awarded her $450 per month for the support and maintenance of their three children and $650 per month for her support and maintenance.

Thereafter, and prior to the taking of testimony, the husband was permitted to amend his bill…