Friedlander v. Friedlander

Mr. John M. Friedlander (hereafter called the plaintiff) instituted an action for divorce against his wife, Polly (hereafter called the defendant). Defendant also sought a divorce from plaintiff. Each was granted a divorce. Defendant was awarded substantially all community property whereas plaintiff received his own separate property. Defendant appeals.

In 1955, defendant, a divorcee, began an affair with the plaintiff that lasted for approximately 5 years. Plaintiff’s then wife became acutely aware of the situation and, after a bitterly contested action in 1960, dissolved a marriage of 27…