Commonwealth Ex Rel. Lee v. Lee

Opinion bt

Baldrige, J.,

Anna D. Lee brought this proceeding, under the Act of April 13, 1867, P. L. 78, in the municipal court of Philadelphia, alleging that her husband, without reasonable cause, had deserted her and neglected to maintain her, After hearing, she was awarded the sum of $40 per week for her support. The husband took this appeal.

The jurisdiction of the court was attacked on the ground that the wife was a resident of Bucks County. The wife testified that she was domiciled in the City of Philadelphia where she rented an apartment for a year and that she considered that her home.…