Russell v. Russell

99 N.J. Super. 423 (1967)

240 A.2d 186

JOHN A. RUSSELL, PLAINTIFF,

v.

SOPHIE RUSSELL, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division.

Decided September 25, 1967.

Mr. Richard M. Glassner for plaintiff.

Mr. John Sartoga for defendant.

HECKMAN, J.S.C.

Plaintiff seeks a divorce on the ground of desertion, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2(b). Defendant wife denies plaintiff's allegations. One child was born of the marriage, who is now emancipated.

The proofs show that by reason of the persistent and unjustified refusal of defendant to indulge in normal sexual relations with plaintiff, she was guilty of simple…