Izatt v. Izatt Ex Rel. Clark

CROCKETT, Justice: *

Defendant Mary C. Izatt (by her guardian) appeals attacking a divorce decree as unjust and inequitable; and plaintiff Joel H. Izatt cross-appeals.

The parties had been married for 16 years and have 4 minor children. They appear to have had a normal and happy family life until May of 1973 when it became necessary for the defendant Mary to undergo surgery. Sparing details not material here, difficulties were encountered which included the fact that she suffered two massive cardiac arrests; and as a result of a malpractice suit, finally obtained two settlements netting her…