Jones v. Minc

This law suit was commenced by the guardian of the respondent, Richard G. Jones, an incompetent, to terminate the marriage of respondent and appellant by divorce or annulment. The trial court awarded respondent an annulment, and in the alternative a decree of divorce. This appeal followed.

Richard G. Jones became a widower on January 28, 1964. He was then 82 years of age. He had been substantially dependent upon his wife in the conduct of his daily affairs. *382His friends and neighbors described his conduct as confused after the death of his wife. He would lock himself out of his home. He was at…