Legal Opinion

Lehmkuhl v. Lehmkuhl

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided October 18, 1966No. 52265PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtLarson, J.

At the outset we must repeat our feelings in matters of this kind. It is regrettable that this marriage has floundered, for we doubt that the divorce granted on defendant’s cross-petition will lead to happiness or contentment for either party. It seems a little more patience, a restrained tongue, a thanksgiving for the blessings at hand, a willingness to forgive and encourage rather than faultfinding, and a spirit of kindly tolerance for the frailties of each, would bring the peace and contentment they seek here in the courts. It is hoped the matter of reconciliation will receive further…

2Cases cited27 opinions

  1. Arnold v. ArnoldSupreme Court of Iowa · 1965
  2. Shipley v. ShipleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1919
  3. Brannen v. BrannenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1946
  4. Murray v. MurraySupreme Court of Iowa · 1953
  5. Renze v. RenzeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1955

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Schantz v. SchantzSupreme Court of Iowa · 1968
  2. In Re the Marriage of VrbanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1984
  3. In Re the Marriage of ZoellnerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1974
  4. In Re the Marriage of ZabeckiSupreme Court of Iowa · 1986
  5. Beno v. BenoSupreme Court of Iowa · 1967

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