The court found that the petitioner had established, through uncontroverted oral and documentary evidence, that the respondent was guilty of cruelty, leading to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The respondent failed to appear or contest the petition, and there was no evidence of contributory conduct by the petitioner. The court was satisfied that the grounds for dissolution were met and that the petitioner was entitled to the reliefs sought, including dissolution of marriage, joint custody of the child, and adoption of the deed of settlement regarding property and maintenance.