Lepel v. Lepel

DONALDSON, Justice.

June 5, 1967, plaintiff (appellant) Ruth Marie Lepel brought this action for divorce against her husband, defendant (respondent), Gilbert Earl Lepel on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Mr. Lepel “cross-complained” on similar grounds. The parties were married August 5, 1965 and trial was held in January, 1968.

The district court entered findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment granting a divorce to Mr. Lepel on the ground of extreme cruelty and for the reason:

“That prior to the marriage of these parties the plaintiff agreed with the defendant to follow the teachings…