Swanson v. Swanson

The plaintiff brought an action for divorce upon the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. The defendant counterclaimed upon the same ground. There were findings that the defendant was not guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment of the plaintiff, and that the plaintiff was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment of the defendant. Judgment granting a divorce was entered for the defendant, and the decree fixed their property rights. The plaintiff appealed. Pending the appeal the defendant died. Gerald W. Swanson, special administrator of the defendant appointed by the probate court, was…