Elliott v. Elliott

Plaintiff and defendant were married September 19, 1952, and lived together in Cedar Rapids until January 22, 1965, when plaintiff filed her petition for divorce on the ground of “such inhuman treatment as to endanger her life.” Defendant’s answer denied the allegation and by counterclaim asked he be granted a divorce based on the same ground. Following trial, the district court on July 22, 1965, filed findings of fact, conclusions of law and its order dismissing both the petition and counterclaim. The trial court after carefully reviewing the evidence held neither party had met the burden of…