Cox v. Cox

CLEMENS, Judge.

Plaintiff Charles M. Cox was granted a divorce from Edna Cox and she appeals. The crucial issue is whether defendant’s refusal to have sexual intercourse with her husband was a ground for divorce. We hold it was and affirm.

*372Considering the evidence in the light of deference due the trial court on matters of conflicting testimony we find the following are facts.

The parties had each been married before and were beyond middle age. Before their marriage in February 1970 plaintiff bought defendant a $1,500 engagement ring and gave her a $10,000 automobile. They drove to San Francisco…