Root v. Root

Marjorie M. Root instituted this action for divorce; Donald S. Root cross-complained. The court granted a divorce to both. The parties were married in Seattle on January 30, 1937. The one child of the marriage is now over 21 years of age and is self-supporting. In this appeal the basic issue, raised by the wife, is whether the division and settlement made by the trial court as to certain community property is a fair and equitable one. We think it is, for the reasons discussed hereinafter.

A mutually agreeable distribution was effected as to various items of personal property, and as to cash…