Johnson v. Johnson

By the Coubt:

This bill was filed by Essie H. Johnson to obtain a decree of divorce from her husband, Eugene W. Johnson, on the ground of desertion.

The case has been regularly matured by proper service upon the defendant who has failed to appear or make any defense to the allegations of the bill. The statute provides that when,either party wilfully deserts or abandons the *505other for three years, a divorce from the bond of matrimony may be decreed (Code, 1904, sec. 2257) ; and further provides that where desertion is the ground, the husband or wife may testify. Code, 1904, sec. 3346-a.

The…