1 Watts 263
Decided November 15, 1832
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1832-11-15
This case originated in a petition of Barbara Light to be divorced a vinculo matrimonii entered into with her husband, Martin Light. The causes set out were adultery by the husband, and cruel and barbarous treatment of the petitioner, such as to force her to leave his house. The facts having been traversed, a declaration was filed; to which the respondent pleaded not guilty.
Relies on Smith v. Smith
Decided 1832-11-15
¶1We are satisfied that the construction put upon these two acts by Mr Justice Duncan, in Smith v. Smith, 3 Serg. & Rawle 248, is the true one; to wit that the wife may file her bill under that of 1815, for a divorce a vinculo, or that of 1817 for alimony, at her election.
¶2Judgment affirmed.