25-4-5. Willful desertion defined--Special conditions applicable.Willful desertion is the voluntary separation of one of the married parties from the other with intent to desert.The special conditions or circumstances set forth in §§25-4-8 to 25-4-14, inclusive, shall also apply in establishing desertion under the provisions of this title. Source: SDC 1939, §14.0709.
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